US Bridges

FM 1642 over Draw

Fair

Childress County, Texas · 3.590MI S Collingsworth C · Structure no. 250380203602001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1642 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 1642 over Draw in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1642
CrossesDraw
Location3.590MI S Collingsworth C
RouteState Highway 1642
CountyChildress County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.69484, -100.02988
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2013)
Projected traffic960 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1642 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1642 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 1642 over Draw carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1642 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1642 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.