US Bridges

FM 834 over Draw

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of MP RR · Structure no. 201460114601005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 834 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 834 over Draw in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,119 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesFM 834
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI S of MP RR
RouteState Highway 834
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13478, -94.64133
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2022)
Projected traffic1,119 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 834 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 834 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 834 over Draw carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 834 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 834 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.