US Bridges

FM 1472 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 1.75 MI NW of IH 35 · Structure no. 222400215004022

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,830
2013 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 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 10,830 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,160 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1472
CrossesDraw
Location1.75 MI NW of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1472
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.59288, -99.51258
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,830 (2013)
Projected traffic15,160 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 1472 over Draw built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FM 1472 over Draw carry?

About 10,830 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1472 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1472 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.