US Bridges

FM 104 over Draw

Fair

Cottle County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of Hardeman C/L · Structure no. 250510071102004

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 104 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 104 over Draw in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 87 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 139 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 104
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI W of Hardeman C/L
RouteState Highway 104
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.28599, -100.00209
Functional classRural Local

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2019)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 104 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FM 104 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 104 over Draw carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 104 over Draw?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 104 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.