US Bridges

FM 1460 over E Fork Smith Br # 2

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of Bus Lp 35 M · Structure no. 142460221102009

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

About this bridge

FM 1460 over E Fork Smith Br # 2 is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1460 over E Fork Smith Br # 2 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1460
CrossesE Fork Smith Br # 2
Location1.15 MI S of Bus Lp 35 M
RouteState Highway 1460
StateTexas
Coordinates30.61263, -97.66789
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1460 over E Fork Smith Br # 2 built?

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

What condition is FM 1460 over E Fork Smith Br # 2 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 E Fork Smith Br # 2 carry?

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

How long is FM 1460 over E Fork Smith Br # 2?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1460 over E Fork Smith Br # 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.