US Bridges

FM 1954 over Draw

Good

Archer County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 030050183702004

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
558
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 1964 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 61 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 558 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1954
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 1954
StateTexas
Coordinates33.8076, -98.48518
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic558 (2020)
Projected traffic781 by 2040
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1954 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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

How long is FM 1954 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1954 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.