US Bridges

FM 305 over Draw

Good

Upton County, Texas · 1.65 MI SE of US 67 · Structure no. 062310022904025

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,269
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 305 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 305 over Draw in Upton County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 91 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 2,269 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,010 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 305
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI SE of US 67
RouteState Highway 305
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11431, -102.21221
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,269 (2020)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 305 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 305 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 305 over Draw carry?

About 2,269 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 305 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 305 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.