US Bridges

FM 462 over Hondo Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.7 MI NW of Frio CO Line · Structure no. 151630084801222

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 462 over Hondo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying FM 462 over Hondo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 961 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 462
CrossesHondo Creek
Location0.7 MI NW of Frio CO Line
RouteState Highway 462
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0955, -99.08743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2023)
Projected traffic961 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 462 over Hondo 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 Hondo Creek carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.