US Bridges

FM 104 over Draw

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 6.81 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 251000071101015

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 104 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 104 over Draw in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 195 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2033. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 104
CrossesDraw
Location6.81 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 104
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.28744, -99.8624
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 104 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 104 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 104 over Draw carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 104 over Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 104 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.