US Bridges

FM 1472 over Manadas Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400215004013

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472 over Manadas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1472 over Manadas Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 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 39,968 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,270 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1472
CrossesManadas Creek
Location0.30 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1472
StateTexas
Coordinates27.57508, -99.50613
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,968 (2024)
Projected traffic48,270 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Manadas Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FM 1472 over Manadas 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1472 over Manadas Creek carry?

About 39,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 over Manadas Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 over Manadas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.