US Bridges

FM 890 over Draw

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of SH 240 · Structure no. 032430258201001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 890 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 890 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 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,490 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 890
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI W of SH 240
RouteState Highway 890
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94944, -98.50804
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2023)
Projected traffic4,490 by 2033
Trucks11%
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 890 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 890 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 890 over Draw carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 890 over Draw?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 890 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.