US Bridges

FM 960 over Draw

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.15 MI NE of FM 961 · Structure no. 132410126001010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
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 1962, so it is 63 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,706 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 960
CrossesDraw
Location0.15 MI NE of FM 961
RouteState Highway 960
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31464, -96.22445
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2021)
Projected traffic1,706 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 960 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

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 1,105 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 960 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 960 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.