US Bridges

FM 1895 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of US 175 · Structure no. 181300197502002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1895 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1895 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 838 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1895
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI NE of US 175
RouteState Highway 1895
StateTexas
Coordinates32.449, -96.21674
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic838 (2023)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1895 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1895 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1895 over Draw carry?

About 838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 1895 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1895 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.