US Bridges

FM 146 over North Tule Draw

Good

Swisher County, Texas · 2.90 MI N of FM 1318 · Structure no. 052190035704001

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 146 over North Tule Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 146 over North Tule Draw in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 79 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,370 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesFM 146
CrossesNorth Tule Draw
Location2.90 MI N of FM 1318
RouteState Highway 146
StateTexas
Coordinates34.58573, -101.75862
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2013)
Projected traffic1,370 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 146 over North Tule Draw built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 146 over North Tule 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 146 over North Tule Draw carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 146 over North Tule Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 146 over North Tule Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.