US Bridges

FM 102 over Draw

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of US 59 · Structure no. 132410070902004

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,197
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 102 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 102 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 8,197 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,935 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 102
CrossesDraw
Location1.8 MI W of US 59
RouteState Highway 102
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33582, -96.14892
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,197 (2021)
Projected traffic13,935 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 102 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 102 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 102 over Draw carry?

About 8,197 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 102 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 102 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.