US Bridges

FM 155 over Draw

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 3.70 MI S of FM 532 · Structure no. 130450021110050

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
549
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 155 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 155 over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 71 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 549 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 155
CrossesDraw
Location3.70 MI S of FM 532
RouteState Highway 155
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57118, -96.77164
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 inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic549 (2021)
Projected traffic878 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 155 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 155 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 155 over Draw carry?

About 549 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 155 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 155 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.