US Bridges

FM 163 over Draw

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of SH 321 · Structure no. 201460095201006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 163 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 163 over Draw in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 2,007 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 163
CrossesDraw
Location1.7 MI E of SH 321
RouteState Highway 163
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31016, -94.96088
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2022)
Projected traffic1,660 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 163 over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 163 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 163 over Draw carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 163 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 163 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.