US Bridges

FM 174 over Draw

Good

Clay County, Texas · 11.8 MI W of SH 148 · Structure no. 030390013708043

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 174 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 174 over Draw in Clay 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 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 174
CrossesDraw
Location11.8 MI W of SH 148
RouteState Highway 174
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56614, -98.40138
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2020)
Projected traffic810 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$186,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 174 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 174 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 174 over Draw carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 174 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 174 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.