US Bridges

FM 1414 over Draw

Good

Newton County, Texas · 9.5 MI NE of SH 87 · Structure no. 201760130001006

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1414 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1414 over Draw in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1414
CrossesDraw
Location9.5 MI NE of SH 87
RouteState Highway 1414
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94747, -93.60534
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1414 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1414 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1414 over Draw carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1414 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1414 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.