US Bridges

FM 760 over Draw

Fair

Hansford County, Texas · 2.9 MI N of SH 207 · Structure no. 040990290001001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 760 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 760 over Draw in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 760
CrossesDraw
Location2.9 MI N of SH 207
RouteState Highway 760
StateTexas
Coordinates36.23982, -101.20081
Functional classRural Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 760 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 760 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 760 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 760 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 760 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.