FM 1459 over Salt Water Canal

Fair Condition67 years old3,926 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyBrazoria
Location1.80 Mi S Of SH 35
CarriesFM 1459
CrossesSalt Water Canal
Coordinates29.07116, -95.68798

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length62.7 ft (19.1 m)
Max Span30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Width44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Area255.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,926 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number120200141301002

Nearby Bridges

FM 1459 over Draw 0.4 mi Good FM 522 over San Bernard River 0.6 mi Fair FM 1459 over Drainage Ditch 1.9 mi Fair CR 334 over Unnamed Creek 2.6 mi Fair SH 35 over Salt Water Canal 2.6 mi Fair SH 35 EB over San Bernard River 2.8 mi Good SH 35 WB over San Bernard River 2.8 mi Fair SH 35 EB over San Bernard River Relief 3.3 mi Fair SH 36 over Drainage Ditch 3.9 mi Fair FM 1459 over Draw 4.1 mi Good