US Bridges

Sl 480 over Draw No 2

Good

Maverick County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of FM 1021 · Structure no. 221590029914072

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
475 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 480 over Draw No 2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 480 over Draw No 2 in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2033. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 480
CrossesDraw No 2
Location0.3 MI W of FM 1021
RouteState Highway 480
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.66561, -100.45792
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2013)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 480 over Draw No 2 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 480 over Draw No 2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sl 480 over Draw No 2 carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sl 480 over Draw No 2?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 480 over Draw No 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.