US Bridges

FM751 over Drain

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 6.1 MI S JCT SH276&FM751 · Structure no. 011170101704010

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,155
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM751 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM751 over Drain in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 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 4,155 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM751
CrossesDrain
Location6.1 MI S JCT SH276&FM751
RouteState Highway 751
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.83892, -96.05378
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,155 (2020)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 FM751 over Drain built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM751 over Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM751 over Drain carry?

About 4,155 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM751 over Drain?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns FM751 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.