US Bridges

FM 993 over Draw

Fair

Camp County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 1975 S · Structure no. 190320123201004

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 993 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 993 over Draw in Camp County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 993
CrossesDraw
Location1.90 MI E of FM 1975 S
RouteState Highway 993
CountyCamp County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91421, -94.89417
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2020)
Projected traffic460 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 993 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 993 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 993 over Draw carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 993 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 993 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.