US Bridges

FM 1593 over Draw

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 3131 · Structure no. 131210109003011

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
819
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1593 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1593 over Draw in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1962, 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 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 819 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1593
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI N of FM 3131
RouteState Highway 1593
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89293, -96.54007
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic819 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 1593 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1593 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1593 over Draw carry?

About 819 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1593 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1593 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.