US Bridges

FM 1452 over Iron Creek

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 2.15 MI W of FM 2289 · Structure no. 171540172301003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
453
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1452 over Iron Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1452 over Iron Creek in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 453 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 662 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1452
CrossesIron Creek
Location2.15 MI W of FM 2289
RouteState Highway 1452
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94165, -96.02718
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic453 (2020)
Projected traffic662 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1452 over Iron Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1452 over Iron 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1452 over Iron Creek carry?

About 453 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1452 over Iron Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1452 over Iron Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.