US Bridges

FM 437 over Draw

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of FM 1915 · Structure no. 171660059007053

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
631
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 437 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 437 over Draw in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 631 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFM 437
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI N of FM 1915
RouteState Highway 437
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81072, -97.25603
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic631 (2023)
Projected traffic984 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 437 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 437 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 437 over Draw carry?

About 631 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 437 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 437 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.