US Bridges

FM 160 over Draw

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 2.4 MI SE of US 90 · Structure no. 201460078701002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 160 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 160 over Draw in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 219 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 160
CrossesDraw
Location2.4 MI SE of US 90
RouteState Highway 160
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03327, -94.72625
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 160 over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 160 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 160 over Draw carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 160 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 160 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.