US Bridges

FM 49 over Draw

Fair

Upshur County, Texas · 3.20 MI E of FM 1002 · Structure no. 192300257701002

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
508
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 49 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 49 over Draw in Upshur County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 508 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 49
CrossesDraw
Location3.20 MI E of FM 1002
RouteState Highway 49
CountyUpshur County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7224, -95.08529
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic508 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 49 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 49 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 49 over Draw carry?

About 508 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 49 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 49 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.