FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 3
GoodMedina County, Texas · 5.83 MI S of Bandera C/L · Structure no. 151630084804025
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 263 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 286
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 3 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 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 3 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 3 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 3 carry?
About 286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 3?
The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FM 462 over Hondo Creek No 3?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.