US Bridges

FM 1740 over Draw

Good

Clay County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of FM 2393 · Structure no. 030390161502007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1740 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1740 over Draw in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1740
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI SW of FM 2393
RouteState Highway 1740
StateTexas
Coordinates34.01576, -98.3867
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1740 over Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1740 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 1740 over Draw carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1740 over Draw?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1740 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.