US Bridges

FM 471 over Draw

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 2.22 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 151630084902020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
4,093
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 471 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 471 over Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,093 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 471
CrossesDraw
Location2.22 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 471
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38256, -98.88994
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,093 (2020)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 471 over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 471 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 471 over Draw carry?

About 4,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 471 over Draw?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 471 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.