US Bridges

FM 1769 over Draw

Fair

Young County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of SH 114 · Structure no. 032520171101001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
497
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1769 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1769 over Draw in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1955, 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 497 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,382 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1769
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI S of SH 114
RouteState Highway 1769
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27085, -98.61842
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic497 (2020)
Projected traffic1,382 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1769 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 1769 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1769 over Draw carry?

About 497 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1769 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1769 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.