US Bridges

FM 421 over Draw

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 201010081303003

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,044
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 421 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 421 over Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 76 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 2,044 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 421
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 421
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23387, -94.22176
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,044 (2016)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 421 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 421 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 421 over Draw carry?

About 2,044 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 421 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 421 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.