US Bridges

FM 1936 over Drain

Good

Ector County, Texas · JCT of FM 1936 & FM 2020 · Structure no. 060690182201003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,009
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1936 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1936 over Drain in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 7,009 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,890 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 191 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1936
CrossesDrain
LocationJCT of FM 1936 & FM 2020
RouteState Highway 1936
StateTexas
Coordinates31.85387, -102.4471
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width191 ft (58.2 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,009 (2020)
Projected traffic11,890 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1936 over Drain built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1936 over Drain 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1936 over Drain carry?

About 7,009 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 1936 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 191 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1936 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.