FM 457 over Dead Slough

Fair Condition67 years old1,798 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyMatagorda
Location1.50 Mi SE Of FM 521
CarriesFM 457
CrossesDead Slough
Coordinates28.92586, -95.70829

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length102.0 ft (31.1 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area295.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1959

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,798 (2021)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number131580060501012

Nearby Bridges

FM 457 over Caney Creek 1.1 mi Fair FM 521 over Caney Creek 1.4 mi Fair FM 521 over Dead Slough 1.8 mi Good FM 521 over Linnville Bayou 1.8 mi Fair FM 457 over Caney Creek 1.9 mi Fair FM 521 over Cedar Lake Creek 2.9 mi Fair CR 505 (brown Rd) over Draw 3.0 mi Fair Sims Road/cr 153 over Linnville Bayou 3.3 mi Fair Stevens Rd/cr 268 over Draw 3.9 mi Poor Stevens Rd/cr 268 over Caney Creek 3.9 mi Fair