US Bridges

FM 447 over Guadalupe River

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 2.98 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 132350084202012

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
513 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,184
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 447 over Guadalupe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 447 over Guadalupe River in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,184 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2038. The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 447
CrossesGuadalupe River
Location2.98 MI W of US 87
RouteState Highway 447
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89723, -97.13821
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length513 ft (156.4 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,184 (2023)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 447 over Guadalupe River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 447 over Guadalupe River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 447 over Guadalupe River carry?

About 2,184 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 447 over Guadalupe River?

The structure is 513 ft (156.4 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 447 over Guadalupe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.