FM 1262 over Draw

Good

Hansford County, Texas · 2.0 MI N of SH 15 · Structure no. 040990133601004

Built: 1951; 74 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition: Good; inspected August 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 23 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 254; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1262 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1262 over Draw in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1262

CrossesDraw

Location2.0 MI N of SH 15

RouteState Highway 1262

CountyHansford County

StateTexas

Coordinates36.29879, -101.51461

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionAugust 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

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 spans4

Design loadOther

Structure length23 ft (7 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)

Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2020)

Projected traffic860 by 2033

Trucks43%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1262 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FM 1262 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1262 over Draw carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FM 1262 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1262 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.