US Bridges

FM 1836 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.0 MI SE of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300139701002

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1836 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1836 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 72 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1836
CrossesDraw
Location3.0 MI SE of SH 34
RouteState Highway 1836
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55831, -96.27042
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2042
Trucks9%
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1836 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 1836 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1836 over Draw carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1836 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1836 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.