US Bridges

FM 1393 over Draw

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of SH 309 · Structure no. 181750128801002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
543
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1393 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1393 over Draw in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 75 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 543 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1393
CrossesDraw
Location1.20 MI W of SH 309
RouteState Highway 1393
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09107, -96.22269
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic543 (2023)
Projected traffic470 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1393 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FM 1393 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1393 over Draw carry?

About 543 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 1393 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FM 1393 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.