US Bridges

FM 305 over Draw

Fair

Upton County, Texas · 3.05 MI SE of US 67 · Structure no. 062310022904026

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
136 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
1,515
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 1964, 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 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 1,515 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,750 by 2033. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 305
CrossesDraw
Location3.05 MI SE of US 67
RouteState Highway 305
StateTexas
Coordinates31.09766, -102.20012
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 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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans30
Design loadUnknown
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,515 (2020)
Projected traffic1,750 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 1964.

What condition is FM 305 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 305 over Draw carry?

About 1,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 305 over Draw?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 305 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.