US Bridges

FM 1424 over Middle Tule Draw

Fair

Swisher County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of SH 86 · Structure no. 052190163501003

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
418
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1424 over Middle Tule Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1424 over Middle Tule Draw in Swisher County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 1424
CrossesMiddle Tule Draw
Location0.4 MI N of SH 86
RouteState Highway 1424
StateTexas
Coordinates34.53554, -101.92027
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2020)
Projected traffic450 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 1424 over Middle Tule Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1424 over Middle Tule 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1424 over Middle Tule Draw carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1424 over Middle Tule Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1424 over Middle Tule Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.