US Bridges

FM 744 over Draw

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of FM 1126 · Structure no. 181750166304009

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2023 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 1955 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 70 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 744
CrossesDraw
Location3.30 MI E of FM 1126
RouteState Highway 744
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06674, -96.54777
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2023)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 744 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FM 744 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FM 744 over Draw carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 744 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 744 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.