FM 459 over Briar Creek
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of FM 1095 · Structure no. 131580060301002
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 183
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 459 over Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 459 over Briar Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 459 over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 459 over Briar 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 459 over Briar Creek carry?
About 183 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FM 459 over Briar Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns FM 459 over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.