US Bridges

FM 102 over Draw

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 6.0 MI SE of FM 949 · Structure no. 130450002703005

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,012
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 102 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 102 over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 104 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 4,012 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,055 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 102
CrossesDraw
Location6.0 MI SE of FM 949
RouteState Highway 102
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59555, -96.33969
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,012 (2021)
Projected traffic5,055 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 102 over Draw built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is FM 102 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 102 over Draw carry?

About 4,012 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 102 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 102 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.