US Bridges

FM 48 over Draw

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 5.60 MI N of SH 152 · Structure no. 252420048901004

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 48 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 48 over Draw in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 71 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 48
CrossesDraw
Location5.60 MI N of SH 152
RouteState Highway 48
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.59294, -100.45099
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 48 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 48 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 48 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 48 over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 48 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.