US Bridges

FM 1450 over Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 15.0 MI E of US 285 · Structure no. 061950163901001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,695
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1450 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1450 over Draw in Reeves County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 2,695 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFM 1450
CrossesDraw
Location15.0 MI E of US 285
RouteState Highway 1450
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3244, -103.22394
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,695 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1450 over Draw built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1450 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1450 over Draw carry?

About 2,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 1450 over Draw?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1450 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.