FM 1472 NB over Sombreretillo Creek
GoodWebb County, Texas · 4.95 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400215004023
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,954
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1472 NB over Sombreretillo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1472 NB over Sombreretillo Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,954 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,580 by 2038. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1472 NB over Sombreretillo Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 1472 NB over Sombreretillo Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does FM 1472 NB over Sombreretillo Creek carry?
About 13,954 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 1472 NB over Sombreretillo Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1472 NB over Sombreretillo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.