US Bridges

FM 1457 over Draw

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.55 MI NE of SH 237 · Structure no. 130760144101004

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1457 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1457 over Draw in Fayette 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1457
CrossesDraw
Location0.55 MI NE of SH 237
RouteState Highway 1457
StateTexas
Coordinates30.07022, -96.68959
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
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2020)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1457 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1457 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1457 over Draw carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1457 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1457 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.