US Bridges

FM 55 over Draw

Good

Ellis County, Texas · @ Navarro CO Line · Structure no. 180710145102010

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,078
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 55 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 55 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,078 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 55
CrossesDraw
Location@ Navarro CO Line
RouteState Highway 55
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14644, -96.74984
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,078 (2023)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 55 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 55 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 55 over Draw carry?

About 1,078 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 55 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 55 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.