US Bridges

FM 960 over Draw

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 1.9 MI SW of FM 961 · Structure no. 132410126001002

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,201
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 960 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 960 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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 1,201 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 960
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 MI SW of FM 961
RouteState Highway 960
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.28572, -96.23589
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 inspectionJanuary 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,201 (2021)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 960 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 960 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 960 over Draw carry?

About 1,201 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 960 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 960 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.