US Bridges

RM 1973 over Johnson Draw

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 8.54 MI South of SH 163 · Structure no. 070530296901004

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1973 over Johnson Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1973 over Johnson Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 51 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 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesRM 1973
CrossesJohnson Draw
Location8.54 MI South of SH 163
RouteState Highway 1973
StateTexas
Coordinates30.40113, -101.22808
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 RM 1973 over Johnson Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is RM 1973 over Johnson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RM 1973 over Johnson Draw carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is RM 1973 over Johnson Draw?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1973 over Johnson Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.