US Bridges

FM 446 over Coleto Crk

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.80 MI SW of US 59 · Structure no. 132350084101008

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
512 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
612
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 446 over Coleto Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 446 over Coleto Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 612 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 446
CrossesColeto Crk
Location1.80 MI SW of US 59
RouteState Highway 446
StateTexas
Coordinates28.72723, -97.07836
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length512 ft (156.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic612 (2024)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 446 over Coleto Crk built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 446 over Coleto Crk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 446 over Coleto Crk carry?

About 612 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 446 over Coleto Crk?

The structure is 512 ft (156.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 446 over Coleto Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.