US Bridges

FM 1409 over Old River Drain

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 3.6 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 201460076202002

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,838
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1409 over Old River Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1409 over Old River Drain in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6,838 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,830 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 1409
CrossesOld River Drain
Location3.6 MI SE of US 90
RouteState Highway 1409
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9983, -94.86605
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,838 (2022)
Projected traffic10,830 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1409 over Old River Drain built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is FM 1409 over Old River Drain 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 1409 over Old River Drain carry?

About 6,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1409 over Old River Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1409 over Old River Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.