US Bridges

FM 1458 over Brazos River

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 122370052702017

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,000 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1458 over Brazos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1458 over Brazos River in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2033. The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1458
CrossesBrazos River
Location2.6 MI N of IH 10
RouteState Highway 1458
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80902, -96.09575
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,000 ft (304.8 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2024)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1458 over Brazos River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1458 over Brazos 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1458 over Brazos River carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1458 over Brazos River?

The structure is 1,000 ft (304.8 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1458 over Brazos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.