US Bridges

FM 1268 over Draw

Fair

Hemphill County, Texas · 4.6 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 041070079803007

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1268 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1268 over Draw in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 254 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1268
CrossesDraw
Location4.6 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 1268
CountyHemphill County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.63399, -100.42904
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2020)
Projected traffic480 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1268 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1268 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1268 over Draw carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1268 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1268 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.