US Bridges

FM 449 over Draw

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 1.60 MI W of SH 154 · Structure no. 191030064006019

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
864
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 449 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 449 over Draw in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 70 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 449
CrossesDraw
Location1.60 MI W of SH 154
RouteState Highway 449
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54996, -94.42095
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 449 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is FM 449 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 449 over Draw carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 449 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 449 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.