US Bridges

FM 1472 NB over Santa Isabel Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 11.40 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400215004030

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472 NB over Santa Isabel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1472 NB over Santa Isabel Creek 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 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,970 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1472 NB
CrossesSanta Isabel Creek
Location11.40 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.65181, -99.6283
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,260 (2018)
Projected traffic5,970 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1472 NB over Santa Isabel Creek built?

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

What condition is FM 1472 NB over Santa Isabel 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 Santa Isabel Creek carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 NB over Santa Isabel Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 NB over Santa Isabel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.