US Bridges

FM 1486 over Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.01 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 121700141603006

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,486
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1486 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1486 over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 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 3,486 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,438 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1486
CrossesDraw
Location0.01 MI S of SH 105
RouteState Highway 1486
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36513, -95.77652
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
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,486 (2023)
Projected traffic5,438 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1486 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 1486 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 1486 over Draw carry?

About 3,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1486 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1486 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.