US Bridges

FM 1094 over Draw

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 2.50 MI NW of FM 2187 · Structure no. 130080172102001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1094 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1094 over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 70 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1094
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI NW of FM 2187
RouteState Highway 1094
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81208, -96.21697
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1094 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is FM 1094 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 1094 over Draw carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1094 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1094 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.