US Bridges

FM 468 over Sage Creek

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 8.3 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 221420154502005

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,740
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 468 over Sage Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 468 over Sage Creek in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,240 by 2033. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 468
CrossesSage Creek
Location8.3 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 468
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.49435, -99.36927
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2013)
Projected traffic5,240 by 2033
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 468 over Sage Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 468 over Sage Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 468 over Sage Creek carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is FM 468 over Sage Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 468 over Sage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.