US Bridges

FM 1053 over Draw

Fair

Crane County, Texas · 3.4 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 060520086602016

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
83 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,860
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1053 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1053 over Draw in Crane County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2033. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1053
CrossesDraw
Location3.4 MI S of IH 10
RouteState Highway 1053
CountyCrane County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62254, -102.69236
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2013)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1053 over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1053 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1053 over Draw carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is FM 1053 over Draw?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1053 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.