US Bridges

FM 3024 over Draw

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of FM 534 · Structure no. 161490007410023

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3024 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3024 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 88 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,199 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 3024
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI S of FM 534
RouteState Highway 3024
StateTexas
Coordinates28.23886, -97.91764
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2022)
Projected traffic1,199 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 3024 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 3024 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3024 over Draw carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 3024 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3024 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.