US Bridges

FM 209 over Draw

Good

Throckmorton County, Texas · 3.6 MI W Young CO LN · Structure no. 032240107601013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 209 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying FM 209 over Draw in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFM 209
CrossesDraw
Location3.6 MI W Young CO LN
RouteState Highway 209
StateTexas
Coordinates33.01423, -99.0117
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2020)
Projected traffic202 by 2038
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 209 over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 209 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 209 over Draw carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 209 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns FM 209 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.