FM 8 over Drain
FairEastland County, Texas · 0.70 MI SE of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680055001030
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 264
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 8 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 8 over Drain in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 102 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 264 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 8 over Drain built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is FM 8 over Drain 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM 8 over Drain carry?
About 264 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FM 8 over Drain?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns FM 8 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.