US Bridges

FM 744 over Draw

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.4 MI SW of FM 2555 · Structure no. 181750166304010

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,098
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 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 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 744
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI SW of FM 2555
RouteState Highway 744
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08117, -96.52661
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2020)
Projected traffic1,240 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 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 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 744 over Draw carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 744 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 744 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.