US Bridges

FM 338 over Draw

Good

Collingsworth County, Texas · 0.82 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 250440044901001

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 338 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 338 over Draw in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 78 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,990 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 338
CrossesDraw
Location0.82 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 338
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.84896, -100.1904
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2022)
Projected traffic5,990 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 338 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is FM 338 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 338 over Draw carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 338 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 338 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.