US Bridges

FM 1822 over Draw

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of Bus 59 · Structure no. 131210194501002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,676
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1822 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1822 over Draw in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 70 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 1,676 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1822
CrossesDraw
Location2.8 MI S of Bus 59
RouteState Highway 1822
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93585, -96.64216
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,676 (2020)
Projected traffic810 by 2031
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1822 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 1822 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1822 over Draw carry?

About 1,676 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1822 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1822 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.