US Bridges

FM 145 over Running Water Draw

Good

Castro County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 1055 · Structure no. 050350241901001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
655
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 145 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 145 over Running Water Draw in Castro County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 655 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 145
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location1.2 MI W of FM 1055
RouteState Highway 145
StateTexas
Coordinates34.3843, -102.43267
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic655 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 145 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 145 over Running Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 145 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 655 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 145 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 145 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.