US Bridges

FM 1544 over Drain

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 081770342301002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1544 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1544 over Drain in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1544
CrossesDrain
Location0.8 MI N of IH 20 Bus
RouteState Highway 1544
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47139, -100.43916
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1544 over Drain built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1544 over Drain 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 1544 over Drain carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1544 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1544 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.