US Bridges

FM 3236 over Draw

Good

Hopkins County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of FM 1537 · Structure no. 011130345201002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3236 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3236 over Draw in Hopkins County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 3236
CrossesDraw
Location2.6 MI N of FM 1537
RouteState Highway 3236
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2287, -95.55197
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2020)
Projected traffic860 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 3236 over Draw built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3236 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3236 over Draw carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 3236 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3236 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.