US Bridges

FM 1547 over Draw

Good

Collingsworth County, Texas · 1.23 MI W of FM 1036 · Structure no. 250440079707149

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1547 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1547 over Draw in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 95 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1547
CrossesDraw
Location1.23 MI W of FM 1036
RouteState Highway 1547
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.08123, -100.36596
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
Projected traffic133 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1547 over Draw built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1547 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1547 over Draw carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1547 over Draw?

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

Who owns FM 1547 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.