US Bridges

FM 1649 over Draw

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of FM 555 · Structure no. 192300138204004

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
518
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1649 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1649 over Draw in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 73 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 518 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1649
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI E of FM 555
RouteState Highway 1649
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74382, -94.84889
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1649 over Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 1649 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1649 over Draw carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1649 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1649 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.