US Bridges

FM 481 over Draw

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 19.5 MI NE of US 57 · Structure no. 221590159003020

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
878
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 481 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 481 over Draw in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 878 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFM 481
CrossesDraw
Location19.5 MI NE of US 57
RouteState Highway 481
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.04508, -100.131
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic878 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 481 over Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 481 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 481 over Draw carry?

About 878 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 481 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 481 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.