US Bridges

FM 1456 over Draw

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.1 MI NW of SH 159 · Structure no. 130080141001004

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1456 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1456 over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 728 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1456
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI NW of SH 159
RouteState Highway 1456
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02503, -96.14423
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1456 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1456 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1456 over Draw carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1456 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 1456 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.