US Bridges

FM 1598 over Draw

Fair

Hutchinson County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of FM 1923 · Structure no. 041180151503001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1598 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1598 over Draw in Hutchinson County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 1598
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI E of FM 1923
RouteState Highway 1598
StateTexas
Coordinates35.96552, -101.61122
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic170 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1598 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1598 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1598 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 1598 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1598 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.