US Bridges

FM 1034 over Draw

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 0.345MI E of JCT US83 N B · Structure no. 250380122501001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1034 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1034 over Draw in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1034
CrossesDraw
Location0.345MI E of JCT US83 N B
RouteState Highway 1034
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.71793, -100.18221
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks28%
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 1034 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1034 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1034 over Draw carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 1034 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1034 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.