US Bridges

FM 471 over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 8.3 MI SE of SH 16 · Structure no. 150150084901209

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
58,853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 471 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 471 over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 58,853 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,240 by 2033. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 471
CrossesDraw
Location8.3 MI SE of SH 16
RouteState Highway 471
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50749, -98.73932
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,853 (2022)
Projected traffic54,240 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 471 over Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 471 over Draw 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 471 over Draw carry?

About 58,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 471 over Draw?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns FM 471 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.