US Bridges

FM 1390 over Drain

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.10 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 181300019711110

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1390 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1390 over Drain in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 3,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,928 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1390
CrossesDrain
Location3.10 MI S of US 175
RouteState Highway 1390
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56319, -96.39503
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,520 (2022)
Projected traffic4,928 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1390 over Drain built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 1390 over Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1390 over Drain carry?

About 3,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1390 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1390 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.