US Bridges

FM 487 over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 5.85 MI E of IH 35 · Structure no. 142460120103249

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
826
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 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 826 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2029. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 487
CrossesDraw
Location5.85 MI E of IH 35
RouteState Highway 487
StateTexas
Coordinates30.821, -97.52709
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic826 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2029
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 487 over Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 487 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 487 over Draw carry?

About 826 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 487 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 487 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.