US Bridges

FM 1466 over Little Dry Brushy Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.75 MI S of FM 619 · Structure no. 142460120004007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1466 over Little Dry Brushy Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1466 over Little Dry Brushy Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1466
CrossesLittle Dry Brushy Creek
Location0.75 MI S of FM 619
RouteState Highway 1466
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4955, -97.32249
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2023)
Projected traffic175 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1466 over Little Dry Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1466 over Little Dry Brushy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1466 over Little Dry Brushy Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1466 over Little Dry Brushy Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1466 over Little Dry Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.