US Bridges

FM 148 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.30 MI W of FM 2613 · Structure no. 181300075103023

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,722
2022 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 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 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 1,722 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,859 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 148
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI W of FM 2613
RouteState Highway 148
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41008, -96.3295
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,722 (2022)
Projected traffic2,859 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 148 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FM 148 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 148 over Draw carry?

About 1,722 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 148 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 148 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.