FM 456 over Tres Palacios River
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 2.20 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 131580034612019
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 71
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 456 over Tres Palacios River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 456 over Tres Palacios River in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 456 over Tres Palacios River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 456 over Tres Palacios River 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 456 over Tres Palacios River carry?
About 71 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FM 456 over Tres Palacios River?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM 456 over Tres Palacios River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.