US Bridges

FM 295 over Draw

Fair

Carson County, Texas · 4.0 MI S of FM 293 · Structure no. 040330079301001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 295 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 295 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 295
CrossesDraw
Location4.0 MI S of FM 293
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.2697, -101.11391
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2020)
Projected traffic190 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 295 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 295 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 295 over Draw carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 295 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 295 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.