US Bridges

FM 1260 over Draw

Good

Donley County, Texas · 0.45MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 250650079502004

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1260 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1260 over Draw in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1260
CrossesDraw
Location0.45MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 1260
CountyDonley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.92226, -100.82992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2020)
Projected traffic700 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1260 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1260 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1260 over Draw carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1260 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1260 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.