US Bridges

FM 266 over Draw

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 1.40 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 251380075801003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 266 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 266 over Draw in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM 266
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI S of US 277
RouteState Highway 266
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45405, -99.51378
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 266 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 266 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 266 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 266 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 266 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.