US Bridges

FM 1293 over Draw

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 2.10 MI NW of SH 326 · Structure no. 201010194702009

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,606
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1293 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1293 over Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 60 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 2,606 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1293
CrossesDraw
Location2.10 MI NW of SH 326
RouteState Highway 1293
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37338, -94.35144
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,606 (2022)
Projected traffic2,290 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1293 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FM 1293 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1293 over Draw carry?

About 2,606 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1293 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1293 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.