US Bridges

FM 2006 over Draw

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 6.20 MI NW of FM 91 · Structure no. 251000191601005

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2006 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2006 over Draw in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2006
CrossesDraw
Location6.20 MI NW of FM 91
RouteState Highway 2006
StateTexas
Coordinates34.33358, -99.55389
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 2006 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2006 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 2006 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2006 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2006 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.