US Bridges

FM 1173 over Draw

Fair

Denton County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610105901006

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,857
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1173 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1173 over Draw in Denton 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 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 8,857 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,070 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1173
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI SE of FM 156
RouteState Highway 1173
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.25998, -97.23366
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,857 (2023)
Projected traffic11,070 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 1173 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1173 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1173 over Draw carry?

About 8,857 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1173 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1173 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.