US Bridges

FM 419 over Draw

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 3.40 MI S of FM 57 · Structure no. 080770098302008

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 419 over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 419 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 85 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 419
CrossesDraw
Location3.40 MI S of FM 57
RouteState Highway 419
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54511, -100.44164
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic630 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 419 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FM 419 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 419 over Draw carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 419 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 419 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.