US Bridges

FM 429 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.35 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 181300108902003

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,379
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 429 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 429 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1955, 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 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 3,379 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,618 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 429
CrossesDraw
Location1.35 MI NE of US 80
RouteState Highway 429
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74844, -96.23997
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,379 (2023)
Projected traffic4,618 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 429 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 429 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 429 over Draw carry?

About 3,379 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 429 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 429 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.