US Bridges

FM 1450 over Blake Draw

Good

Reeves County, Texas · 17.3 MI E of US 285 · Structure no. 061950163901002

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

About this bridge

FM 1450 over Blake Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1450 over Blake 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 8 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 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1450
CrossesBlake Draw
Location17.3 MI E of US 285
RouteState Highway 1450
CountyReeves County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3187, -103.1862
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1450 over Blake Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1450 over Blake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1450 over Blake Draw carry?

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

How long is FM 1450 over Blake Draw?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1450 over Blake Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.