US Bridges

FM 168 over Draw

Good

Randall County, Texas · 3.7 MI S of FM 1714 · Structure no. 041910087404001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 168 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 168 over Draw in Randall 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 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 168
CrossesDraw
Location3.7 MI S of FM 1714
RouteState Highway 168
StateTexas
Coordinates34.86352, -102.11573
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 168 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 168 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 168 over Draw carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 168 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 168 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.