US Bridges

FM 1173 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 0.60 MI NW of FM 156 · Structure no. 180610105901009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,602
2020 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 1959, so it is 66 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 5,602 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,540 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1173
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI NW of FM 156
RouteState Highway 1173
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.26509, -97.24695
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,602 (2020)
Projected traffic7,540 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1173 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1173 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1173 over Draw carry?

About 5,602 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1173 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1173 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.