US Bridges

FM 1458 over Draw

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.60 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 130080052703001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1458 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1458 over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,648 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1458
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 1458
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.76882, -96.10368
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2020)
Projected traffic1,648 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1458 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1458 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1458 over Draw carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1458 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1458 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.