US Bridges

FM 1617 over Draw

Fair

Trinity County, Texas · 1.05 MI SW of SH 19 · Structure no. 112280010910027

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
568
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1617 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 1617 over Draw in Trinity County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 102 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 568 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1617
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI SW of SH 19
RouteState Highway 1617
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92212, -95.38007
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic568 (2019)
Projected traffic510 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1617 over Draw built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is FM 1617 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1617 over Draw carry?

About 568 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1617 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1617 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.