US Bridges

FM 486 over Draw

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171660059005045

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,852
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 486 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 486 over Draw in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,852 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,556 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 486
CrossesDraw
Location1.7 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 486
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.59158, -97.19329
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,852 (2023)
Projected traffic2,556 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 486 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 486 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 486 over Draw carry?

About 1,852 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 486 over Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 486 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.