US Bridges

FM 144 over Draw

Good

Morris County, Texas · 7.80 MI SW of US 67 · Structure no. 191720075001005

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
199
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 144 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 144 over Draw in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 199 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 144
CrossesDraw
Location7.80 MI SW of US 67
RouteState Highway 144
StateTexas
Coordinates33.11711, -94.80517
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic199 (2020)
Projected traffic410 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 144 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 144 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 144 over Draw carry?

About 199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 144 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 144 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.