US Bridges

FM 1166 over Draw

Good

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.88 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 251000131201001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
80 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1166 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1166 over Draw in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1166
CrossesDraw
Location0.88 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 1166
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.33686, -99.84387
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 1166 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is FM 1166 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 1166 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1166 over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1166 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.