US Bridges

FM 148 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.45 MI S of FM 2451 · Structure no. 181300314601002

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,253
2023 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 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 55 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 3,253 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 148
CrossesDraw
Location2.45 MI S of FM 2451
RouteState Highway 148
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4316, -96.35964
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 adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,253 (2023)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 148 over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 148 over Draw carry?

About 3,253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 148 over Draw?

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

Who owns FM 148 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.