FM 486 over Little River Slough
PoorMilam County, Texas · 4.4 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 171660033705026
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 392 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,111
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 486 over Little River Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 486 over Little River Slough in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,911 by 2042. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 486 over Little River Slough built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 486 over Little River Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 486 over Little River Slough carry?
About 1,111 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FM 486 over Little River Slough?
The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FM 486 over Little River Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.