US Bridges

FM 1472SB to LP20E over Lp 20 & FM 1472 NB

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 1.25 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400008614183

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,672 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,410
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472SB to LP20E over Lp 20 & FM 1472 NB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1472SB to LP20E over Lp 20 & FM 1472 NB in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,410 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,580 by 2033. The structure is 2,672 ft (814.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1472SB to LP20E
CrossesLp 20 & FM 1472 NB
Location1.25 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.60605, -99.51881
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,672 ft (814.4 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,410 (2013)
Projected traffic7,580 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1472SB to LP20E over Lp 20 & FM 1472 NB built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1472SB to LP20E over Lp 20 & FM 1472 NB 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 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1472SB to LP20E over Lp 20 & FM 1472 NB carry?

About 5,410 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472SB to LP20E over Lp 20 & FM 1472 NB?

The structure is 2,672 ft (814.4 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472SB to LP20E over Lp 20 & FM 1472 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.