US Bridges

FM 1149 over Drain

Good

Red River County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 011940129203006

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1149 over Drain is a prestressed concrete other carrying FM 1149 over Drain in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1149
CrossesDrain
Location0.9 MI E of US 271
RouteState Highway 1149
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51993, -95.29566
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1149 over Drain built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1149 over Drain 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1149 over Drain carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 1149 over Drain?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1149 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.