US Bridges

FM 1293 over Draw

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.15 MI NW of SH 326 · Structure no. 201010194702012

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,479
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 2,479 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,870 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1293
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI NW of SH 326
RouteState Highway 1293
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36886, -94.3214
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 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,479 (2022)
Projected traffic2,870 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2,479 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1293 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1293 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.