US Bridges

FM 1722 over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · 4.5 MI NW of US 287 Bus · Structure no. 180710131703004

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,407
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1722 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1722 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1722
CrossesDraw
Location4.5 MI NW of US 287 Bus
RouteState Highway 1722
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35293, -96.67811
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2022)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 1722 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 1722 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1722 over Draw carry?

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1722 over Draw?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1722 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.