US Bridges

FM 3134 over Draw

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 1.3 MI N of SH 11 · Structure no. 011130323701001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
437
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3134 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 3134 over Draw in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2033. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 3134
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI N of SH 11
RouteState Highway 3134
StateTexas
Coordinates33.21465, -95.82717
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic437 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 3134 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3134 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 3134 over Draw carry?

About 437 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 3134 over Draw?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3134 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.