US Bridges

FM 1806 over Draw

Good

Montague County, Texas · 2.5 MI E FM 1816 · Structure no. 031690042306014

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1806 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1806 over Draw in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 297 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 1806
CrossesDraw
Location2.5 MI E FM 1816
RouteState Highway 1806
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68684, -97.79585
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1806 over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1806 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1806 over Draw carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 1806 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1806 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.