US Bridges

FM 784 over Running Water Draw

Good

Floyd County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 378 · Structure no. 050780080001001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 784 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 784 over Running Water Draw in Floyd 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 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 127 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 784
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location0.8 MI W of FM 378
RouteState Highway 784
CountyFloyd County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.99447, -101.49327
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 784 over Running Water Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 784 over Running Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 784 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 784 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 784 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.