FM 1485 over Dry Creek
FairMontgomery County, Texas · 2.50 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 121700106203012
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,160
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1485 over Dry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1485 over Dry Creek in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 15,160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,650 by 2033. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1485 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1485 over Dry 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1485 over Dry Creek carry?
About 15,160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FM 1485 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1485 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.