US Bridges

FM 1816 over Draw

Good

Montague County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of SH 59 · Structure no. 031690176703001

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1816 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1816 over Draw in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1816
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI N of SH 59
RouteState Highway 1816
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58104, -97.84522
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2020)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1816 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 1816 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 1816 over Draw carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 1816 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1816 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.