US Bridges

FM 810 over Draw

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of FM 1740 · Structure no. 030390039102058

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
172
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 810 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 810 over Draw in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 810
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI N of FM 1740
RouteState Highway 810
StateTexas
Coordinates34.06866, -98.30386
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 810 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 810 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 810 over Draw carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 810 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 810 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.