US Bridges

FM 476 over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of FM 2790 · Structure no. 150150174001001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,747
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 476 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 476 over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,747 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 476
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI S of FM 2790
RouteState Highway 476
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21367, -98.68227
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,747 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2034
Trucks7%
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 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 476 over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 476 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 476 over Draw carry?

About 3,747 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 476 over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 476 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.