US Bridges

FM 3204 over Draw

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.27 MI E of SH 31 · Structure no. 101080016407011

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
824
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3204 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3204 over Draw in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 93 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 824 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesFM 3204
CrossesDraw
Location0.27 MI E of SH 31
RouteState Highway 3204
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30515, -95.59999
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic824 (2020)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 3204 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FM 3204 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3204 over Draw carry?

About 824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 3204 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3204 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.