US Bridges

FM 1836 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 90 · Structure no. 181300139701013

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
398
2019 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 1956 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 69 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 398 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1836
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI N of FM 90
RouteState Highway 1836
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48414, -96.1049
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic398 (2019)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 1836 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1836 over Draw carry?

About 398 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1836 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 1836 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.