FM 1291 over Draw
GoodColorado County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of Fayette C/L · Structure no. 130450110502001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 378
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 1291 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1291 over Draw in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 378 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 529 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 1291 over Draw built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is FM 1291 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 1291 over Draw carry?
About 378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM 1291 over Draw?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns FM 1291 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.