US Bridges

FM 400 over Callahan Draw

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 0.6 MI N of FM 2883 · Structure no. 050960104101003

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,006
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 400 over Callahan Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 400 over Callahan Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 88 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 1,006 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 400
CrossesCallahan Draw
Location0.6 MI N of FM 2883
RouteState Highway 400
StateTexas
Coordinates34.10313, -101.69635
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,006 (2017)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 400 over Callahan Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 400 over Callahan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 400 over Callahan Draw carry?

About 1,006 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 400 over Callahan Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns FM 400 over Callahan Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.