US Bridges

FM 1547 over Draw

Fair

Collingsworth County, Texas · 1.03 MI S of FM 3143 · Structure no. 250440084403009

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
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 1961, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFM 1547
CrossesDraw
Location1.03 MI S of FM 3143
RouteState Highway 1547
StateTexas
Coordinates35.06641, -100.39757
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1547 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1547 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1547 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1547 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1547 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.