FM 1731 over Running Water Draw
GoodParmer County, Texas · 0.53 MI S of SH 86 · Structure no. 051850163401003
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 898
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1731 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1731 over Running Water Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 73 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1731 over Running Water Draw built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FM 1731 over Running Water 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM 1731 over Running Water Draw carry?
About 898 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM 1731 over Running Water Draw?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1731 over Running Water Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.