FM 1468 over Willow Creek
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 2.65 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 131580034610030
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,253
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1468 over Willow Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1468 over Willow Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,253 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1468 over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1468 over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1468 over Willow Creek carry?
About 2,253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is FM 1468 over Willow Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1468 over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.