US Bridges

FM 1038 over Draw

Fair

Cottle County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 250510076001004

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1038 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 1038 over Draw in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 5 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesFM 1038
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 1038
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.00513, -100.27779
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is FM 1038 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 1038 over Draw carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1038 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1038 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.