US Bridges

FM 1004 over Draw

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 3.90 MI NW of US 96 · Structure no. 201220094703010

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,549
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1004 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1004 over Draw in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 87 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 1,549 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1004
CrossesDraw
Location3.90 MI NW of US 96
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48727, -94.00604
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,549 (2022)
Projected traffic2,169 by 2042
Trucks25%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1004 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 1004 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1004 over Draw carry?

About 1,549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1004 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns FM 1004 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.