US Bridges

FM 466 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of FM 1117 · Structure no. 150950021603041

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,017
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 466 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 466 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4,017 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,290 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 466
CrossesDraw
Location1.7 MI W of FM 1117
RouteState Highway 466
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52716, -97.90378
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,017 (2020)
Projected traffic5,290 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 466 over Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 466 over Draw carry?

About 4,017 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 466 over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 466 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.