US Bridges

FM 340 over Draw

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 3.4 MI E of FM 1295 · Structure no. 131430144501002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 340 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 340 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 70 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 340
CrossesDraw
Location3.4 MI E of FM 1295
RouteState Highway 340
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48452, -97.01591
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 340 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 340 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 340 over Draw carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 340 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 340 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.