US Bridges

FM 1650 over Draw

Good

Upshur County, Texas · 0.30 MI SE of SH 154 · Structure no. 192300064004026

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1650 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1650 over Draw in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,590 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1650
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI SE of SH 154
RouteState Highway 1650
StateTexas
Coordinates32.70394, -94.87097
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2020)
Projected traffic2,590 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 1650 over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1650 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1650 over Draw carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 1650 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1650 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.