US Bridges

FM 1460 SB over Smith Branch

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460221102252

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1460 SB over Smith Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1460 SB over Smith Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 10,673 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,705 by 2041. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1460 SB
CrossesSmith Branch
Location1.5 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1460
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6139, -97.66686
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,673 (2021)
Projected traffic20,705 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 SB over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1460 SB over Smith 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 SB over Smith Branch carry?

About 10,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1460 SB over Smith Branch?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1460 SB over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.