US Bridges

FM 1466 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.15 MI E of SP 277 · Structure no. 142460120004005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,067
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1466 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1466 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,067 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,494 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1466
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI E of SP 277
RouteState Highway 1466
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.45923, -97.38731
Functional classRural Major 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,067 (2021)
Projected traffic1,494 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1466 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is FM 1466 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1466 over Draw carry?

About 1,067 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1466 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1466 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.