US Bridges

FM 119 over Draw

Fair

Moore County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of FM 281 · Structure no. 041710072701003

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,359
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 119 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 119 over Draw in Moore County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 88 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 2,359 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 119
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI S of FM 281
RouteState Highway 119
CountyMoore County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.99028, -101.82885
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 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,359 (2020)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 119 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is FM 119 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 119 over Draw carry?

About 2,359 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 119 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 119 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.