US Bridges

FM 1061 over Draw

Fair

Oldham County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of US 385 · Structure no. 041800124501010

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,627
2015 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, 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 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 1,627 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1061
CrossesDraw
Location3.2 MI E of US 385
RouteState Highway 1061
StateTexas
Coordinates35.49079, -102.20104
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,627 (2015)
Projected traffic2,630 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.

What condition is FM 1061 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1061 over Draw carry?

About 1,627 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FM 1061 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1061 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.