US Bridges

FM 548 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.10 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 181300258801001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,749
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 548 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 548 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10,749 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,984 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 548
CrossesDraw
Location3.10 MI NE of US 80
RouteState Highway 548
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.77581, -96.41332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,749 (2023)
Projected traffic12,984 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 548 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 548 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 548 over Draw carry?

About 10,749 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 548 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 548 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.