US Bridges

FM 1171 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · At US 377 · Structure no. 180610131101118

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1171 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1171 over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 1171
CrossesDraw
LocationAt US 377
RouteState Highway 1171
StateTexas
Coordinates33.05452, -97.20233
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2013)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 1171 over Draw built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1171 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1171 over Draw carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1171 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 1171 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.