US Bridges

FM 1069 over Draw

Fair

Aransas County, Texas · 3.25 MI N of SH 188 · Structure no. 160040050704006

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,516
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1069 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1069 over Draw in Aransas County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,516 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,522 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1069
CrossesDraw
Location3.25 MI N of SH 188
RouteState Highway 1069
CountyAransas County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.0202, -97.1194
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,516 (2022)
Projected traffic3,522 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1069 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1069 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1069 over Draw carry?

About 2,516 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1069 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1069 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.