US Bridges

FM 1168 over Draw

Good

Cottle County, Texas · 1.93 MI S of FM 1278 · Structure no. 250510177101003

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1168 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1168 over Draw in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1168
CrossesDraw
Location1.93 MI S of FM 1278
RouteState Highway 1168
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85249, -100.27992
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
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks8%
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 1168 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1168 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 1168 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1168 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1168 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.