US Bridges

FM 1056 over Draw

Fair

Collingsworth County, Texas · 0.52 MI W of FM 338 · Structure no. 250440177201004

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1056 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 1056 over Draw in Collingsworth County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1056
CrossesDraw
Location0.52 MI W of FM 338
RouteState Highway 1056
CountyCollingsworth County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.84908, -100.28399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2023)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks30%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1056 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1056 over Draw carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1056 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1056 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.