US Bridges

FM 462 over Hondo Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 12.6 MI S of Bandera C/L · Structure no. 151630084804225

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
500 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 462 over Hondo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 462 over Hondo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 462
CrossesHondo Creek
Location12.6 MI S of Bandera C/L
RouteState Highway 462
StateTexas
Coordinates29.47322, -99.20492
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 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 2022, making it 3 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 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.