US Bridges

FM 1093 over Draw

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.67 MI W of FM 2764 · Structure no. 130450044604043

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,259
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1093 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1093 over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 70 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 1,259 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,392 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1093
CrossesDraw
Location0.67 MI W of FM 2764
RouteState Highway 1093
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60832, -96.21569
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,259 (2021)
Projected traffic2,392 by 2041
Trucks24%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1093 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FM 1093 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1093 over Draw carry?

About 1,259 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 1093 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1093 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.