US Bridges

FM 155 over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 4.30 MI S of FM 1965 · Structure no. 130760021109064

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,686
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 155 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 155 over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,270 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 155
CrossesDraw
Location4.30 MI S of FM 1965
RouteState Highway 155
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74007, -96.78004
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2020)
Projected traffic2,270 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 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 155 over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 155 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 155 over Draw carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 155 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 155 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.