US Bridges

FM 148 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 5.0 MI NW of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300075102020

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,564
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 148 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 148 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 3,564 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,324 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 148
CrossesDraw
Location5.0 MI NW of SH 34
RouteState Highway 148
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56807, -96.42001
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,564 (2023)
Projected traffic4,324 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 148 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 148 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 148 over Draw carry?

About 3,564 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 148 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 148 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.