US Bridges

FM 485 over Maysfield Creek

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.95 MI E of FM 979 · Structure no. 171660026201041

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,324
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 485 over Maysfield Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 485 over Maysfield 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 3,324 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,518 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 485
CrossesMaysfield Creek
Location1.95 MI E of FM 979
RouteState Highway 485
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89875, -96.85698
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,324 (2023)
Projected traffic5,518 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Maysfield Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 485 over Maysfield 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 Maysfield Creek carry?

About 3,324 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 485 over Maysfield Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 485 over Maysfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.