US Bridges

FM 408 over Draw

Fair

Orange County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 1442 · Structure no. 201810088302002

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,589
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 408 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 408 over Draw in Orange County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 97 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 2,589 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,220 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 408
CrossesDraw
Location1.20 MI N of FM 1442
RouteState Highway 408
CountyOrange County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05203, -93.85224
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,589 (2020)
Projected traffic3,220 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 408 over Draw built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FM 408 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 408 over Draw carry?

About 2,589 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 408 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FM 408 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.