US Bridges

FM 308 over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 2.2 MI NW of IH 35E · Structure no. 180710139301001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 308 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 308 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 308
CrossesDraw
Location2.2 MI NW of IH 35E
RouteState Highway 308
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17028, -96.9617
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2019)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 308 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 308 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 308 over Draw carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 308 over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 308 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.