US Bridges

FM 421 over Draw

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of US 69 · Structure no. 201010081303027

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,199
2024 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 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 4,199 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 421
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI W of US 69
RouteState Highway 421
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23905, -94.21505
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,199 (2024)
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 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 421 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 421 over Draw carry?

About 4,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 421 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns FM 421 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.