FM 1547 over Draw

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Collingsworth County, Texas · 9.96 MI SW of FM 1056 · Structure no. 250440084404012

Built: 1965; 60 years old
Condition: Good; inspected July 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 1,300; 2013 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 1965, so it is 60 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1547

CrossesDraw

Location9.96 MI SW of FM 1056

RouteState Highway 1547

CountyCollingsworth County

StateTexas

Coordinates34.78876, -100.50393

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement

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 spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)

Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2013)

Projected traffic1,820 by 2033

Trucks30%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1965, making it 60 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1547 over Draw carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1547 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1547 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.