US Bridges

FM 1458 over Dry Branch

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370052702018

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,446
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1458 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1458 over Dry Branch in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,446 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,240 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1458
CrossesDry Branch
Location2.0 MI W of FM 359
RouteState Highway 1458
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83558, -96.02426
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,446 (2020)
Projected traffic3,240 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1458 over Dry Branch 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 Dry Branch carry?

About 2,446 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1458 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1458 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.