US Bridges

FM 1899 over Lone Wolf Draw

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 2.5 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680247201003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1899 over Lone Wolf Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1899 over Lone Wolf Draw in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1899
CrossesLone Wolf Draw
Location2.5 MI N of IH 20
RouteState Highway 1899
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43424, -100.81338
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic250 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1899 over Lone Wolf Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1899 over Lone Wolf 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1899 over Lone Wolf Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1899 over Lone Wolf Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1899 over Lone Wolf Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.