US Bridges

FM 365 over Draw

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of IH 10 · Structure no. 201240093202006

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 365 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 365 over Draw in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1959, 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 4,135 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,870 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 365
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI SE of IH 10
RouteState Highway 365
CountyJefferson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92908, -94.25836
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,135 (2022)
Projected traffic5,870 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 365 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FM 365 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 365 over Draw carry?

About 4,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 365 over Draw?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 365 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.