US Bridges

FM 422 over Draw

Fair

Baylor County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 1790 · Structure no. 030120081401002

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 422 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 422 over Draw in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 90 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 422
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI W of FM 1790
RouteState Highway 422
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59353, -99.13674
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks42%
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 422 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 422 over Draw carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 422 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 422 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.