FM 472 over Smith Branch

Fair Condition86 years old855 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyFrio
Location0.85 Mi S Of SH 173
CarriesFM 472
CrossesSmith Branch
Coordinates29.07816, -98.86429

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical6 — Scour calculated, stable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignCulvert
Total Length21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Width25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Area50.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1963)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic855 (2020)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number150830084904004

Nearby Bridges

SH 173 over Smith Branch 0.6 mi Good SH 173 over Siestedero Creek 0.8 mi Fair SH 173 over Black Stump Hollow 1.5 mi Good FM 3176 over Chacon Creek 2.8 mi Fair SH 173 over Chacon Creek 2.8 mi Fair SH 173 over Live Oak Creek 3.7 mi Fair Cr2800 Andy Sadler over Live Oak Creek 3.8 mi Good FM 3176 over IH 35 3.9 mi Fair IH 35 NB Ml over Francisco Creek 3.9 mi Fair IH 35 SB Ml over Francisco Creek 3.9 mi Good