US Bridges

FM 1460 over Chandler Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of US 79 · Structure no. 142460221102250

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,329
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1460 over Chandler Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1460 over Chandler Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,329 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,114 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1460
CrossesChandler Branch
Location1.3 MI N of US 79
RouteState Highway 1460
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53575, -97.65188
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,329 (2021)
Projected traffic32,114 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Chandler Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1460 over Chandler Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1460 over Chandler Branch carry?

About 24,329 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1460 over Chandler Branch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1460 over Chandler Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.