US Bridges

FM 338 over Draw

Fair

Collingsworth County, Texas · 0.11 MI E of FM 1642 · Structure no. 250440044901003

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
367
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 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 338
CrossesDraw
Location0.11 MI E of FM 1642
RouteState Highway 338
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.76664, -100.02497
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2022)
Projected traffic1,820 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
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 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 338 over Draw carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 338 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 338 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.