US Bridges

FM 1811 over Draw

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of SH 25 · Structure no. 032430177002004

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1811 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1811 over Draw in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 213 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1811
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI W of SH 25
RouteState Highway 1811
StateTexas
Coordinates34.01066, -98.94046
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1811 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1811 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 1811 over Draw carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 1811 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1811 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.