US Bridges

FM 1812 over Draw

Good

Jones County, Texas · 4.60 MI E of FM 126 · Structure no. 081280210902004

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1812 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1812 over Draw in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 1812
CrossesDraw
Location4.60 MI E of FM 126
RouteState Highway 1812
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61809, -99.97968
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 inspectionJune 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 1812 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1812 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1812 over Draw carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM 1812 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1812 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.