US Bridges

FM 171 over Draw

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.90 MI NE of SH 240 · Structure no. 032430068101024

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,973
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 171 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 171 over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,973 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 171
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI NE of SH 240
RouteState Highway 171
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94101, -98.48764
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,973 (2015)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 171 over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 171 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 171 over Draw carry?

About 1,973 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 171 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 171 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.