US Bridges

FM 3169 over Draw

Fair

Zapata County, Texas · Appx 4.3 MI NE of US 83 · Structure no. 212530309903002

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 3169 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 3169 over Draw in Zapata County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 218 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 3169
CrossesDraw
LocationAppx 4.3 MI NE of US 83
RouteState Highway 3169
CountyZapata County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.07272, -99.38242
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 3169 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 3169 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 3169 over Draw carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 3169 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns FM 3169 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.