FM 486 over Baird Slough
GoodMilam County, Texas · 1.4 MI N of FM 908 · Structure no. 171660059005057
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,981
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 486 over Baird Slough is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 486 over Baird Slough in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,981 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,130 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 486 over Baird Slough built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 486 over Baird Slough 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 486 over Baird Slough carry?
About 1,981 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is FM 486 over Baird Slough?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 486 over Baird Slough?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.