FM 462 over W Tehuacana Creek
GoodMedina County, Texas · 16.63 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 151630084801016
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 778
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 462 over W Tehuacana Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 462 over W Tehuacana Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 66 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 778 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 462 over W Tehuacana Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is FM 462 over W 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 W Tehuacana Creek carry?
About 778 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is FM 462 over W Tehuacana Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns FM 462 over W Tehuacana Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.