US Bridges

FM 876 over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 5.7 MI S of FM 1493 · Structure no. 180710298401002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 876 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 876 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 876
CrossesDraw
Location5.7 MI S of FM 1493
RouteState Highway 876
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26731, -96.90879
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 876 over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 876 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 876 over Draw carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 876 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 876 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.