US Bridges

FM 111 over Draw

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 2.6 MI N of FM 60 · Structure no. 170260192201004

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 111 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 111 over Draw in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 295 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 111
CrossesDraw
Location2.6 MI N of FM 60
RouteState Highway 111
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46098, -96.72657
Functional classRural Minor 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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic413 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 111 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 111 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 111 over Draw carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 111 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 111 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.