US Bridges

FM 1027 over Draw

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 9.85 MI N of FM 587 · Structure no. 230680123901006

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
347
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1027 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 1027 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 347 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1027
CrossesDraw
Location9.85 MI N of FM 587
RouteState Highway 1027
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2231, -98.84359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1027 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1027 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1027 over Draw carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1027 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1027 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.