US Bridges

FM 836 over Hackberry Draw

Fair

Dickens County, Texas · 2.35 MI NW of FM 2565 · Structure no. 250630065104003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 836 over Hackberry Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 836 over Hackberry Draw in Dickens County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 836
CrossesHackberry Draw
Location2.35 MI NW of FM 2565
RouteState Highway 836
CountyDickens County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.56109, -101.0077
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2023)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 836 over Hackberry Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 836 over Hackberry 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 836 over Hackberry Draw carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 836 over Hackberry Draw?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 836 over Hackberry Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.