FM 471 over San Geronimo Creek
GoodMedina County, Texas · 0.60 MI W of SH 211 · Structure no. 151630084902010
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 243 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,373
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 471 over San Geronimo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 471 over San Geronimo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 51 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 8,373 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,722 by 2042. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 471 over San Geronimo Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FM 471 over San Geronimo 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 471 over San Geronimo Creek carry?
About 8,373 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is FM 471 over San Geronimo Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FM 471 over San Geronimo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.