US Bridges

FM 486 over Draw

Good

Milam County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of US 79 · Structure no. 171660059005046

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 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 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 1,852 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,556 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 486
CrossesDraw
Location1.8 MI S of US 79
RouteState Highway 486
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58998, -97.19214
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 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 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 486 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.