US Bridges

FM 1209 over Draw

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of SH 71 · Structure no. 140110217601001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,652
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1209 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1209 over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 5,652 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 1209
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI NE of SH 71
RouteState Highway 1209
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13262, -97.42853
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,652 (2023)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1209 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is FM 1209 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 1209 over Draw carry?

About 5,652 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1209 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1209 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.