FM 481 over Nueces River
GoodUvalde County, Texas · 8.1 MI W of US 90 · Structure no. 152320159001027
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 600 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,624
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 481 over Nueces River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 481 over Nueces River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,624 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2031. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 481 over Nueces River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 481 over Nueces River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FM 481 over Nueces River carry?
About 1,624 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is FM 481 over Nueces River?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 481 over Nueces River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.