US Bridges

FM 1044 over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 1.15 MI S IH 35 · Structure no. 150460202101001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,275
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1044 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1044 over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 6,275 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,390 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1044
CrossesDraw
Location1.15 MI S IH 35
RouteState Highway 1044
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6695, -98.13233
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,275 (2020)
Projected traffic7,390 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 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 1044 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is FM 1044 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1044 over Draw carry?

About 6,275 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1044 over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1044 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.