US Bridges

FM 1472 over Carricitos Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 30.80 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400215003019

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,237
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472 over Carricitos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1472 over Carricitos Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,237 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1472
CrossesCarricitos Creek
Location30.80 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.83068, -99.83121
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,237 (2019)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1472 over Carricitos Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1472 over Carricitos 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 1472 over Carricitos Creek carry?

About 1,237 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 over Carricitos Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 over Carricitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.