US Bridges

FM 462 over Bandera Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of Bandera C/L · Structure no. 151630084804022

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 462 over Bandera Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 462 over Bandera Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 462
CrossesBandera Creek
Location2.45 MI S of Bandera C/L
RouteState Highway 462
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59615, -99.24532
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2020)
Projected traffic420 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Bandera Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 462 over Bandera 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 Bandera Creek carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Bandera Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Bandera Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.