US Bridges

FM 1702 over Draw

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 5.05 MI N of SH 36 · Structure no. 230470159703011

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1702 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1702 over Draw in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1702
CrossesDraw
Location5.05 MI N of SH 36
RouteState Highway 1702
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92683, -98.31772
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2020)
Projected traffic850 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1702 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1702 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1702 over Draw carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1702 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1702 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.