US Bridges

FM 1061 over Draw

Good

Oldham County, Texas · 1.4 MI E of US 385 · Structure no. 041800124501009

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,379
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1061 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1061 over Draw in Oldham County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 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 2,379 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1061
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI E of US 385
RouteState Highway 1061
StateTexas
Coordinates35.50289, -102.22853
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,379 (2020)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2033
Trucks27%
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 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 1061 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FM 1061 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1061 over Draw carry?

About 2,379 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1061 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1061 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.