US Bridges

FM 476 over Draw

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of FM 3175 · Structure no. 150070174002002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,870
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 476 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 476 over Draw in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,260 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 476
CrossesDraw
Location0.85 MI N of FM 3175
RouteState Highway 476
StateTexas
Coordinates29.2052, -98.68217
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2019)
Projected traffic4,260 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 476 over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 476 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 476 over Draw carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 476 over Draw?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 476 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.