US Bridges

FM 1056 over Draw

Good

Collingsworth County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of FM 1056 · Structure no. 250440177201001

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1056 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1056 over Draw in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 72 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1056
CrossesDraw
Location3.5 MI E of FM 1056
RouteState Highway 1056
StateTexas
Coordinates34.84919, -100.35241
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2013)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1056 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 1056 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 1056 over Draw carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1056 over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1056 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.