US Bridges

FM 1008 over Draw

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of SH 321 · Structure no. 201460095301003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1008 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1008 over Draw in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1008
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of SH 321
RouteState Highway 1008
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.23406, -94.95633
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,285 (2022)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2033
Trucks26%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1008 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1008 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1008 over Draw carry?

About 1,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 1008 over Draw?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1008 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.