US Bridges

FM 1468 over No Name Draw

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.3 MI E SH 71 · Structure no. 131580034610045

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,946
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1468 over No Name Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1468 over No Name Draw in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,946 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,308 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesFM 1468
CrossesNo Name Draw
Location1.3 MI E SH 71
RouteState Highway 1468
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99559, -96.18641
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,946 (2023)
Projected traffic3,308 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1468 over No Name Draw built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1468 over No Name 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1468 over No Name Draw carry?

About 1,946 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1468 over No Name Draw?

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

Who owns FM 1468 over No Name Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.