US Bridges

FM 487 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.70 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460120102013

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,239
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 487 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 487 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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 3,239 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,989 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 487
CrossesDraw
Location1.70 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 487
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81267, -97.63427
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,239 (2020)
Projected traffic3,989 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 487 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 487 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 487 over Draw carry?

About 3,239 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 487 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 487 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.