US Bridges

FM 1745 over Draw

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 2.90 MI E of US 287 · Structure no. 202290158401003

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1745 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1745 over Draw in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1954, 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 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1745
CrossesDraw
Location2.90 MI E of US 287
RouteState Highway 1745
StateTexas
Coordinates30.95792, -94.57356
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1745 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1745 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1745 over Draw carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1745 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1745 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.