US Bridges

FM 3203 over Draw

Good

Motley County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of FM 684 · Structure no. 251730242503002

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3203 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3203 over Draw in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesFM 3203
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI S of FM 684
RouteState Highway 3203
StateTexas
Coordinates33.87842, -100.86441
Functional classRural Minor 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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 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 3203 over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3203 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3203 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 3203 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3203 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.