US Bridges

FM 1033 over Draw

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 1.004 MI S US287 · Structure no. 250380123301001

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1033 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 1033 over Draw in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1033
CrossesDraw
Location1.004 MI S US287
RouteState Highway 1033
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.3667, -100.06266
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 1033 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 1033 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 1033 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1033 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1033 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.