US Bridges

FM 1954 over Draw

Good

Archer County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of FM 2650 · Structure no. 030050183701007

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1954 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1954 over Draw in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,422 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1954
CrossesDraw
Location1.1 MI E of FM 2650
RouteState Highway 1954
StateTexas
Coordinates33.813, -98.5865
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2020)
Projected traffic2,422 by 2040
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1954 over Draw built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1954 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1954 over Draw carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1954 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1954 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.