US Bridges

FM 1811 over Draw

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 3.9 MI SE of FM 1763 · Structure no. 032440177001005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
185
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1811 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1811 over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 185 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1811
CrossesDraw
Location3.9 MI SE of FM 1763
RouteState Highway 1811
CountyWilbarger County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.97117, -99.11857
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic185 (2020)
Projected traffic322 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 1811 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1811 over Draw carry?

About 185 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% 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 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1811 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.