US Bridges

FM 3075 over Draw

Fair

Wheeler County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of IH 40 · Structure no. 252420076103010

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3075 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 3075 over Draw in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 88 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3075
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI N of IH 40
RouteState Highway 3075
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.26851, -100.34311
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2033
Trucks21%
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 3075 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FM 3075 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3075 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 3075 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 3075 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.