US Bridges

FM 1477 over Draw

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 3.8 MI S of FM 587 · Structure no. 230470136601002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1477 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1477 over Draw in Comanche 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1477
CrossesDraw
Location3.8 MI S of FM 587
RouteState Highway 1477
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04618, -98.76832
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1477 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1477 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1477 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1477 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1477 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.