US Bridges

FM 1424 over Running Water Draw

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 3.3 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 050960162901001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
419
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1424 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1424 over Running Water Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 419 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1424
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location3.3 MI N of US 70
RouteState Highway 1424
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.23597, -101.88275
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic419 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 1424 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1424 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 1424 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 419 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 1424 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1424 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.