US Bridges

FM 1999 over Draw

Fair

Harrison County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of FM 134 · Structure no. 191030192102001

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,116
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1999 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1999 over Draw in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 1,116 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1999
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI E of FM 134
RouteState Highway 1999
CountyHarrison County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6044, -94.128
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,116 (2020)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1999 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 1999 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1999 over Draw carry?

About 1,116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1999 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1999 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.