US Bridges

FM 62 over Draw

Fair

Polk County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 942 · Structure no. 111870065401003

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
935
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 62 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 62 over Draw in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 78 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 935 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 62
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI W of FM 942
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91621, -94.74012
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic935 (2024)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 62 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 62 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 62 over Draw carry?

About 935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 62 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 62 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.