US Bridges

FM 1289 over Draw

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 1.33 MI S of SH 238 · Structure no. 130290143801001

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,708
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1289 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1289 over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 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 1,708 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1289
CrossesDraw
Location1.33 MI S of SH 238
RouteState Highway 1289
StateTexas
Coordinates28.53829, -96.62312
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,708 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1289 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is FM 1289 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1289 over Draw carry?

About 1,708 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1289 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1289 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.