FM 471 over Polecat Creek
GoodMedina County, Texas · 4.35 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 151630154701005
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,519
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 471 over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 471 over Polecat Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 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 5,519 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,928 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 471 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is FM 471 over Polecat 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 Polecat Creek carry?
About 5,519 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FM 471 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 471 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.