FM 481 over Turkey Creek
GoodZavala County, Texas · 0.5 MI SW of Uvalde C/L · Structure no. 222540159002007
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 510 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 960
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 481 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 481 over Turkey Creek in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2037. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 481 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 481 over Turkey Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FM 481 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 960 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is FM 481 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 481 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.