US Bridges

FM 463 over Chacon Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 151630084906014

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,789
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 463 over Chacon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 463 over Chacon Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,789 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2033. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 463
CrossesChacon Creek
Location0.20 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 463
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.15166, -98.87862
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,789 (2023)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 463 over Chacon Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 463 over Chacon 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 463 over Chacon Creek carry?

About 2,789 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 463 over Chacon Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 463 over Chacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.