US Bridges

FM 471 over Drain

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150084901025

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,644
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 471 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 471 over Drain in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33,644 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,240 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 471
CrossesDrain
Location1.3 MI E of Lp 1604
RouteState Highway 471
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49064, -98.6831
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,644 (2020)
Projected traffic54,240 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 471 over Drain built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 471 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 471 over Drain carry?

About 33,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 471 over Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns FM 471 over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.