US Bridges

Lp 463 over Whispering Crk

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 132350235001004

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
93 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 463 over Whispering Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 463 over Whispering Crk in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,680 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 251 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLp 463
CrossesWhispering Crk
Location0.8 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 463
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.86374, -96.98432
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width251 ft (76.5 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2022)
Projected traffic31,680 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Lp 463 over Whispering Crk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Lp 463 over Whispering 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 463 over Whispering Crk carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Lp 463 over Whispering Crk?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 251 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 463 over Whispering Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.