US Bridges

FM 969 over Draw

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.7 MI SE of FM 1704 · Structure no. 140110118602019

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,294
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 969 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 969 over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,294 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,612 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFM 969
CrossesDraw
Location0.7 MI SE of FM 1704
RouteState Highway 969
StateTexas
Coordinates30.20345, -97.44089
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,294 (2023)
Projected traffic11,612 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 969 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 969 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 969 over Draw carry?

About 8,294 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 969 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 969 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.