FM 486
Carrying FM 486 over LITTLE RIVER SLOUGH
4.6 MI S OF US 190, Milam, Texas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FM 486
The FM 486 bridge in Milam, Texas carries FM 486 over LITTLE RIVER SLOUGH. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 119.5 meters (392 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 686 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Texas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FM 486 compares
Live comparison across Texas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 119.5 m (392 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 686 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 171660033705026
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
FM 486 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FM 486 against other structures in Milam and across Texas. Texas bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FM 486?
FM 486 in Milam, Texas has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FM 486 inspected?
FM 486's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 686 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FM 486 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FM 486?
FM 486 has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FM 486?
FM 486 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FM 486 and does age affect safety?
FM 486 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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