US Bridges

FM 462 over Little Live Oak Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 151630084801221

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,158
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 462 over Little Live Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 462 over Little Live Oak Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,158 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 462
CrossesLittle Live Oak Creek
Location2.7 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 462
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.30783, -99.13334
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,158 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 462 over Little Live Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 462 over Little Live Oak 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 462 over Little Live Oak Creek carry?

About 2,158 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Little Live Oak Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Little Live Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.