US Bridges

FM 191 over Draw

Fair

Dimmit County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 220640087803004

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 191 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 191 over Draw in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 77 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 191
CrossesDraw
Location3.5 MI E of US 277
RouteState Highway 191
CountyDimmit County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.63304, -99.88732
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2020)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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 191 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is FM 191 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FM 191 over Draw carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 191 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 191 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.