US Bridges

FM 3472 over Drain

Good

Ector County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 1936 · Structure no. 060690354101001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,944
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3472 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3472 over Drain in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 15,944 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,597 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 3472
CrossesDrain
Location0.70 MI E of FM 1936
RouteState Highway 3472
StateTexas
Coordinates31.84214, -102.43062
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,944 (2021)
Projected traffic23,597 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
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 3472 over Drain built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3472 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3472 over Drain carry?

About 15,944 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 3472 over Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3472 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.