US Bridges

FM 104 over Draw

Good

Cottle County, Texas · 1.89 MI SW of FM 2532 · Structure no. 250510071102009

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2020 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 1961, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 183 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 104
CrossesDraw
Location1.89 MI SW of FM 2532
RouteState Highway 104
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.07231, -100.22266
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks30%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 1961.

What condition is FM 104 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 104 over Draw carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 104 over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 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.