US Bridges

FM 1026 over Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 3.40 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 230420110401003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1026 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 1026 over Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1998, 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 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1026
CrossesDraw
Location3.40 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 1026
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71188, -99.47904
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1026 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is FM 1026 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1026 over Draw carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1026 over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1026 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.