US Bridges

FM 1004 over Draw

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 4.70 MI W of SH 96 · Structure no. 201220094703011

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
598
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 1955, 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1004
CrossesDraw
Location4.70 MI W of SH 96
RouteState Highway 1004
StateTexas
Coordinates30.57494, -93.98411
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic837 by 2042
Trucks38%
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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1004 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1004 over Draw carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FM 1004 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1004 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.