US Bridges

FM 104 over Draw

Good

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.96 MI W of FM 2363 · Structure no. 251000071101016

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 104
CrossesDraw
Location0.96 MI W of FM 2363
RouteState Highway 104
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.28802, -99.89798
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 104 over Draw carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 104 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 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.