US Bridges

FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 1

Good

Medina County, Texas · 4.25 MI S of Bandera C/L · Structure no. 151630084804023

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
286
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 1 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 1 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 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 462
CrossesHondo Creek No 1
Location4.25 MI S of Bandera C/L
RouteState Highway 462
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57036, -99.24769
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Hondo Creek No 1 built?

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

What condition is FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 1 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 No 1 carry?

About 286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 1?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.