US Bridges

FM 1038 over Draw

Good

Cottle County, Texas · 3.53 MI SE of US 83 · Structure no. 250510076001002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1038 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1038 over Draw in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 75 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1038
CrossesDraw
Location3.53 MI SE of US 83
RouteState Highway 1038
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.97672, -100.27438
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 1038 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is FM 1038 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 1038 over Draw carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1038 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1038 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.