US Bridges

FM 446 over Coleto Crk Rel

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 1.76 MI SW of US 59 · Structure no. 132350084101009

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
122 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 446 over Coleto Crk Rel is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 446 over Coleto Crk Rel 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 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2033. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 446
CrossesColeto Crk Rel
Location1.76 MI SW of US 59
RouteState Highway 446
StateTexas
Coordinates28.72915, -97.07764
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2020)
Projected traffic730 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Rel built?

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

What condition is FM 446 over Coleto Crk Rel 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 446 over Coleto Crk Rel carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 446 over Coleto Crk Rel?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 446 over Coleto Crk Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.