US Bridges

FM 418 over Draw

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 92 · Structure no. 201010078401005

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,053
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 418 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 418 over Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,053 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,169 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 418
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI E of FM 92
RouteState Highway 418
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35873, -94.16663
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,053 (2022)
Projected traffic9,169 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 418 over Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 418 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 418 over Draw carry?

About 7,053 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 418 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 418 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.