US Bridges

FM 1472 SB over Draw

Good

Webb County, Texas · 18.45 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400215003012

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,401
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1472 SB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1472 SB over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1965, 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 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 4,401 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,980 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1472 SB
CrossesDraw
Location18.45 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1472
StateTexas
Coordinates27.69711, -99.71846
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,401 (2020)
Projected traffic3,980 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SB over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1472 SB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1472 SB over Draw carry?

About 4,401 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 SB over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 SB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.