US Bridges

FM 377 over Draw

Fair

Ochiltree County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of Lipscomb Cl · Structure no. 041790079008010

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 377 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 377 over Draw in Ochiltree County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 377
CrossesDraw
Location2.5 MI W of Lipscomb Cl
RouteState Highway 377
CountyOchiltree County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.39091, -100.58907
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2019)
Projected traffic720 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 377 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 377 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 377 over Draw carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 377 over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 377 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.