US Bridges

FM 267 over Draw

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 2.80 MI NE of FM 1756 · Structure no. 251380216403008

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 267 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 267 over Draw in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM 267
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI NE of FM 1756
RouteState Highway 267
StateTexas
Coordinates33.74568, -99.63402
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks39%
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 267 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 267 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 267 over Draw carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is FM 267 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 267 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.