US Bridges

FM 368 over Draw

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of US 287 · Structure no. 032430080404015

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 368 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 368 over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 368
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI N of US 287
RouteState Highway 368
StateTexas
Coordinates33.97284, -98.67317
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 368 over Draw built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 368 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 368 over Draw carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 368 over Draw?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 368 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.