US Bridges

FM 1673 over Draw

Good

Scurry County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 082080218901003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1673 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1673 over Draw in Scurry County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 192 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 1673
CrossesDraw
Location0.7 MI S of US 180
RouteState Highway 1673
StateTexas
Coordinates32.69514, -100.81351
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 1673 over Draw built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1673 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1673 over Draw carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1673 over Draw?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1673 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.