US Bridges

FM 92 over Drain

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 2.20 MI N of Hardin C/L · Structure no. 202290070301014

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 92 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 92 over Drain in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 71 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,069 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesFM 92
CrossesDrain
Location2.20 MI N of Hardin C/L
RouteState Highway 92
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55766, -94.18037
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2024)
Projected traffic5,069 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 92 over Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FM 92 over Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 92 over Drain carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 92 over Drain?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FM 92 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.