US Bridges

FM 46 over Copperas Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of FM 391 · Structure no. 171980054002032

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,440
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 46 over Copperas Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 46 over Copperas Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 63 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 2,440 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 46
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location1.0 MI N of FM 391
RouteState Highway 46
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91076, -96.4009
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,440 (2023)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 46 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 46 over Copperas 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 46 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 2,440 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 46 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 46 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.