US Bridges

FM 451 over Draw

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 31 · Structure no. 191030063204014

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,458
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 451 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 451 over Draw in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 75 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 1,458 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 451
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI E of FM 31
RouteState Highway 451
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.37193, -94.17924
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,458 (2020)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 451 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM 451 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 451 over Draw carry?

About 1,458 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 451 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 451 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.