US Bridges

FM 422 over Draw

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of FM 210 · Structure no. 030050081402006

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 422 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 422 over Draw in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 422
CrossesDraw
Location4.6 MI W of FM 210
RouteState Highway 422
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57045, -98.90572
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 422 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 422 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 422 over Draw carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 422 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 422 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.