US Bridges

FM 925 over Draw

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 032440083202002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
339
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 925 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 925 over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 95 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 339 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 925
CrossesDraw
Location1.6 MI W of US 287
RouteState Highway 925
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.18456, -99.37236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic339 (2020)
Projected traffic475 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 925 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is FM 925 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 925 over Draw carry?

About 339 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 925 over Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 925 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.