US Bridges

FM 519 over Drain

Good

Galveston County, Texas · 1.75 MI E of SH 146 · Structure no. 120850062801001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,715
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 519 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 519 over Drain in Galveston County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 5,715 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 330 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 519
CrossesDrain
Location1.75 MI E of SH 146
RouteState Highway 519
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36422, -94.91981
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width330 ft (100.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,715 (2020)
Projected traffic6,380 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
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 519 over Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 519 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 519 over Drain carry?

About 5,715 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 519 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 330 ft wide.

Who owns FM 519 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.