US Bridges

FM 486 over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 0.10 MI NE of FM 112 · Structure no. 142460059008049

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 486 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 486 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesFM 486
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI NE of FM 112
RouteState Highway 486
StateTexas
Coordinates30.4942, -97.2025
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2021)
Projected traffic497 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 486 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 486 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 486 over Draw carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 486 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 486 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.