US Bridges

FM 46 over Cedar Creek

Good

Robertson County, Texas · 2.2 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171980054002144

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,489
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 46 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 46 over Cedar Creek in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,489 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 46
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.2 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 46
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00576, -96.46017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,489 (2023)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 46 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 46 over Cedar Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FM 46 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 46 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns FM 46 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.