US Bridges

FM 462 over Tehuacana Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 9.25 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 151630084801007

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 462 over Tehuacana Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 462 over Tehuacana Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1950, 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 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 462
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location9.25 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 462
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21426, -99.1369
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2020)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 462 over Tehuacana Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 462 over Tehuacana 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 462 over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.