US Bridges

FM 1361 over Bethel Draw

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 0.40 MI W of FM 50 · Structure no. 170260139901004

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1361 over Bethel Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1361 over Bethel Draw in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 71 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1361
CrossesBethel Draw
Location0.40 MI W of FM 50
RouteState Highway 1361
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.44606, -96.3792
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2022)
Projected traffic629 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1361 over Bethel Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FM 1361 over Bethel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1361 over Bethel Draw carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1361 over Bethel Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1361 over Bethel Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.