US Bridges

FM 485 over Walkers Creek

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 3.20 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 171660026201039

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
121 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,966
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 485 over Walkers Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 485 over Walkers Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,966 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,552 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 485
CrossesWalkers Creek
Location3.20 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 485
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91541, -96.93151
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,966 (2023)
Projected traffic5,552 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 485 over Walkers Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 485 over Walkers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 485 over Walkers Creek carry?

About 3,966 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 485 over Walkers Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 485 over Walkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.