US Bridges

FM 744 over Draw

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.03 MI E of FM 1946 · Structure no. 181750166302014

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 744 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 744 over Draw in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 247 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 744
CrossesDraw
Location0.03 MI E of FM 1946
RouteState Highway 744
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.97627, -96.81623
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 744 over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 744 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 744 over Draw carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 744 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns FM 744 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.