US Bridges

FM 94 over Draw

PoorPosted for load

Motley County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of US 62 · Structure no. 251730070406013

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 94 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 94 over Draw in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 94
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI N of US 62
RouteState Highway 94
CountyMotley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.01556, -100.82222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2013)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$248,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 94 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 94 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 94 over Draw carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 94 over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 94 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.