US Bridges

FM 462 over Live Oak Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 6.30 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 151630084801006

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,469
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 462 over Live Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 462 over Live Oak Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 75 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 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,057 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 462
CrossesLive Oak Creek
Location6.30 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 462
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2563, -99.13322
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2023)
Projected traffic2,057 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 462 over Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is FM 462 over Live Oak 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 462 over Live Oak Creek carry?

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.