FM 846 over Draw

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Howard County, Texas · 2.0 MI W of US 87 · Structure no. 081150115502003

Built: 1959; 66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition: Good; inspected June 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 38 ft; 5 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,512; 2019 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 846 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 846 over Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 2,512 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 846

CrossesDraw

Location2.0 MI W of US 87

RouteState Highway 846

CountyHoward County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.40834, -101.61675

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionJune 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

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 spans5

Design loadOther

Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)

Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,512 (2019)

Projected traffic1,120 by 2033

Trucks26%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 846 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 846 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 846 over Draw carry?

About 2,512 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 846 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 846 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.