US Bridges

FM 1731 over Catfish Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 051850163404004

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1731 over Catfish Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1731 over Catfish Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1731
CrossesCatfish Draw
Location0.5 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 1731
CountyParmer County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.53209, -102.88602
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1731 over Catfish Draw built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1731 over Catfish 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 Catfish Draw carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 1731 over Catfish Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1731 over Catfish Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.