US Bridges

FM 1166 over Draw

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 5.65 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 251000131201003

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 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 1953 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 72 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 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1166
CrossesDraw
Location5.65 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 1166
StateTexas
Coordinates34.40596, -99.84209
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic70 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 1166 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FM 1166 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 1166 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 1166 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1166 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.