US Bridges

FM 1740 over Draw

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 3.5 MI NE of FM 171 · Structure no. 032430161501006

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1740 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1740 over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1740
CrossesDraw
Location3.5 MI NE of FM 171
RouteState Highway 1740
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.96991, -98.44015
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks19%
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 1740 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1740 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1740 over Draw carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1740 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1740 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.