US Bridges

FM 1101 over Draw

Fair

Comal County, Texas · 4.803 MI NE SH 46 · Structure no. 150460127201009

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,701
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1101 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1101 over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 2,701 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

CarriesFM 1101
CrossesDraw
Location4.803 MI NE SH 46
RouteState Highway 1101
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74276, -98.03198
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,701 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1101 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is FM 1101 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1101 over Draw carry?

About 2,701 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1101 over Draw?

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

Who owns FM 1101 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.