US Bridges

FM 1472 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 22.90 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400215003009

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,237
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1472 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 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 1,237 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2038. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1472
CrossesDraw
Location22.90 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.75101, -99.75602
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,237 (2019)
Projected traffic790 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1472 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 1472 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1472 over Draw carry?

About 1,237 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.