US Bridges

FM 1870 over Draw

Fair

Hopkins County, Texas · 2.10 MI SE of IH 30 · Structure no. 011130073505019

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,962
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1870 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1870 over Draw in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 69 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 4,962 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,260 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1870
CrossesDraw
Location2.10 MI SE of IH 30
RouteState Highway 1870
CountyHopkins County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.12169, -95.54223
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,962 (2020)
Projected traffic6,260 by 2033
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1870 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 1870 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 1870 over Draw carry?

About 4,962 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 1870 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1870 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.