US Bridges

FM 462 over Hondo Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 6.46 MI S of Bandera C/L · Structure no. 151630084804226

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
286
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 2024, so it is 1 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 286 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesFM 462
CrossesHondo Creek
Location6.46 MI S of Bandera C/L
RouteState Highway 462
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54414, -99.23422
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic286 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 2024, making it 1 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 286 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 462 over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 462 over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.