US Bridges

FM 97 over Draw

Good

Motley County, Texas · 4.85 MI E of Floyd C/L · Structure no. 251730070704002

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 97 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 97 over Draw in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 78 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 70 ft wide.

CarriesFM 97
CrossesDraw
Location4.85 MI E of Floyd C/L
RouteState Highway 97
StateTexas
Coordinates34.2261, -100.95822
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 97 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is FM 97 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 97 over Draw carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 97 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns FM 97 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.