US Bridges

FM 1835 over Draw

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 7.90 MI S of SH 283 · Structure no. 082170174702004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1835 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1835 over Draw in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1835
CrossesDraw
Location7.90 MI S of SH 283
RouteState Highway 1835
CountyStonewall County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01985, -100.08587
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1835 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1835 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1835 over Draw carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 1835 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1835 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.