US Bridges

FM 1458 over Irons Creek

Fair

Waller County, Texas · 3.2 MI NW of FM 359 · Structure no. 122370052702022

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,257
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1458 over Irons Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1458 over Irons Creek in Waller County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,257 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2033. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1458
CrossesIrons Creek
Location3.2 MI NW of FM 359
RouteState Highway 1458
CountyWaller County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.82677, -96.03637
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,257 (2020)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 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 1458 over Irons Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1458 over Irons Creek 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 Irons Creek carry?

About 1,257 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1458 over Irons Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1458 over Irons Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.