US Bridges

FM 942 over Draw

Good

Polk County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of FM 62 · Structure no. 111870119301012

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,552
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 942 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 942 over Draw in Polk County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,552 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,220 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 942
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI SE of FM 62
RouteState Highway 942
CountyPolk County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.91553, -94.73355
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,552 (2020)
Projected traffic4,220 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 942 over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 942 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 942 over Draw carry?

About 1,552 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 942 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 942 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.