US Bridges

FM 389 over Draw

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 1.40 MI NE of FM 1457 · Structure no. 130080031511057

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
644
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 389 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 389 over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 644 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 389
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI NE of FM 1457
RouteState Highway 389
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.03991, -96.58595
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2020)
Projected traffic740 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 389 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 389 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 389 over Draw carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 389 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 389 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.