US Bridges

FM 813 over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 0.8 MI NW of FM 878 · Structure no. 180710113901023

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,298
2023 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 2005, so it is 20 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 3,298 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 813
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI NW of FM 878
RouteState Highway 813
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43667, -96.69008
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,298 (2023)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 813 over Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 813 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 813 over Draw carry?

About 3,298 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 813 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 813 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.