US Bridges

FM 1506 over Draw

Fair

Lamar County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 38 · Structure no. 011390145301001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
116
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1506 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1506 over Draw in Lamar 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 5 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 116 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1506
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI S of FM 38
RouteState Highway 1506
CountyLamar County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61126, -95.693
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1506 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1506 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1506 over Draw carry?

About 116 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1506 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1506 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.