FM 466 over Draw

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Gonzales County, Texas · 0.45 MI E Guadalupe C/L · Structure no. 130900144301008

Built: 1963; 62 years old
Condition: Good; inspected January 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 34 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 281; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 466 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 466 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 466

CrossesDraw

Location0.45 MI E Guadalupe C/L

RouteState Highway 466

CountyGonzales County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.49876, -97.74198

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

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 length34 ft (10.4 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2020)

Projected traffic390 by 2040

Trucks5%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 466 over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 466 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 466 over Draw carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 466 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 466 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.