US Bridges

FM 813 over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 4.4 MI NW of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710113901009

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,525
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 813 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 813 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 75 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 2,525 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 813
CrossesDraw
Location4.4 MI NW of FM 878
RouteState Highway 813
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45548, -96.74271
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,525 (2020)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 813 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 813 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 813 over Draw carry?

About 2,525 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 813 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 813 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.