US Bridges

FM 1468 over Decrow Creek

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 6.15 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 131580034610027

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1468 over Decrow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1468 over Decrow Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,430 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1468
CrossesDecrow Creek
Location6.15 MI E of SH 71
RouteState Highway 1468
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99623, -96.1078
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,430 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1468 over Decrow Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1468 over Decrow 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1468 over Decrow Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1468 over Decrow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1468 over Decrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.