US Bridges

FM 3086 over Draw

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 2.65 MI S of FM 441 · Structure no. 132410317301003

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3086 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3086 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3086
CrossesDraw
Location2.65 MI S of FM 441
RouteState Highway 3086
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00287, -96.28922
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic168 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 3086 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM 3086 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 3086 over Draw carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 3086 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3086 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.