US Bridges

FM 1235 over Draw

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 8.45 MI S of Bus 20 · Structure no. 082210066303018

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1235 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1235 over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 307 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1235
CrossesDraw
Location8.45 MI S of Bus 20
RouteState Highway 1235
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40438, -99.93816
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1235 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1235 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1235 over Draw carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FM 1235 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1235 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.