US Bridges

FM 1915 over Draw

Good

Milam County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 485 · Structure no. 171660026207037

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1915 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1915 over Draw in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 71 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1915
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI W of FM 485
RouteState Highway 1915
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95069, -97.09344
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2023)
Projected traffic169 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1915 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 1915 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1915 over Draw carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1915 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 1915 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.