US Bridges

FM 1460 over West Fork Smith Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 7.6 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460221102013

Built
2002
23 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,883
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1460 over West Fork Smith Branch is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1460 over West Fork Smith Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2002 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 23 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 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 19,883 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,409 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1460
CrossesWest Fork Smith Branch
Location7.6 MI N of US 79
RouteState Highway 1460
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62171, -97.67181
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,883 (2023)
Projected traffic41,409 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 1460 over West Fork Smith Branch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 1460 over West 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 March 2023.

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

About 19,883 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1460 over West Fork Smith Branch?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1460 over West Fork Smith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.