US Bridges

FM 400 over Running Water Draw

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 050960104101005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,714
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 400 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 400 over Running Water Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,714 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2033. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 400
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location0.4 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 400
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.17902, -101.69785
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,714 (2022)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
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 400 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 400 over Running Water 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 Running Water Draw carry?

About 2,714 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 400 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FM 400 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.