US Bridges

FM 293 over Draw

Fair

Carson County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 294 · Structure no. 040330075303001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 293 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 293 over Draw in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 293
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI E of FM 294
RouteState Highway 293
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.32762, -101.16599
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2020)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 293 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 293 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 293 over Draw carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 293 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 293 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.