US Bridges

FM 1046 over Draw

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 3.25 MI E of FM 48 · Structure no. 252420123501004

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
313
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1046 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1046 over Draw in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 313 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 1046
CrossesDraw
Location3.25 MI E of FM 48
RouteState Highway 1046
StateTexas
Coordinates35.5522, -100.38984
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic313 (2020)
Projected traffic840 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1046 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FM 1046 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1046 over Draw carry?

About 313 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1046 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1046 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.