US Bridges

FM 1460 over East Fork Smith Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of Bus Lp 35 M · Structure no. 142460221102008

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1460 over East Fork Smith Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1460 over East Fork Smith Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 204 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1460
CrossesEast Fork Smith Branch
Location1.05 MI S of Bus Lp 35 M
RouteState Highway 1460
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61347, -97.66825
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2021)
Projected traffic204 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1460 over East Fork Smith Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FM 1460 over East Fork Smith Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1460 over East Fork Smith Branch carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1460 over East Fork Smith Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1460 over East Fork Smith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.