US Bridges

FM 486 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171660059005044

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,852
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 486 over Brushy Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 486 over Brushy Creek 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 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 1,852 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,556 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 486
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.5 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 486
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59414, -97.19514
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,852 (2023)
Projected traffic2,556 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 486 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 486 over Brushy 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 486 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 1,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 486 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 486 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.