US Bridges

Four Corners RD over Draw

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 1167 · Structure no. 251000AA0249001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Four Corners RD over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying Four Corners RD over Draw in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFour Corners RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI E of FM 1167
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHardeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.22408, -99.63443
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2010)
Projected traffic15 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Four Corners RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Four Corners RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Four Corners RD over Draw carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Four Corners RD over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Four Corners RD over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.