US Bridges

FM 98 over Draw

Good

Foard County, Texas · 3.54 MI NE of US 70 · Structure no. 250790070203015

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 98 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 98 over Draw in Foard County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 97 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 98
CrossesDraw
Location3.54 MI NE of US 70
RouteState Highway 98
CountyFoard County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.0294, -99.66973
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 98 over Draw built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FM 98 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 98 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 98 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 98 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.