US Bridges

FM 1472 SB Acc Lp over Manadas Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400215004034

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472 SB Acc Lp over Manadas Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1472 SB Acc Lp over Manadas Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,554 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,176 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1472 SB Acc Lp
CrossesManadas Creek
Location0.30 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.57488, -99.50629
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,554 (2023)
Projected traffic2,176 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SB Acc Lp over Manadas Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1472 SB Acc Lp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1472 SB Acc Lp over Manadas Creek carry?

About 1,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 SB Acc Lp over Manadas Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 SB Acc Lp over Manadas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.