FM 1037 over Draw

Good

Cottle County, Texas · 3.72 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 250510225101001

Built: 1957; 68 years old
Condition: Good; inspected February 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 46 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1037 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1037 over Draw in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1037

CrossesDraw

Location3.72 MI W of US 83

RouteState Highway 1037

CountyCottle County

StateTexas

Coordinates34.02091, -100.36361

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria

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 spans5

Design loadOther

Structure length46 ft (14 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)

Projected traffic130 by 2033

Trucks22%

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 1037 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1037 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 1037 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1037 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1037 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.