US Bridges

FM 729 over Draw

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of SH 155 · Structure no. 191550101803017

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 729 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 729 over Draw in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 729
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI NW of SH 155
RouteState Highway 729
CountyMarion County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.87964, -94.67833
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2023)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 729 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 729 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 729 over Draw carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 729 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 729 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.