US Bridges

FM 359/1093 WB over Draw

Good

Fort Bend County, Texas · 2.8 MI W of FM 1463 · Structure no. 120800054302262

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,267
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 359/1093 WB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 359/1093 WB over Draw in Fort Bend County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8,267 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,920 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 359/1093 WB
CrossesDraw
Location2.8 MI W of FM 1463
RouteState Highway 359
StateTexas
Coordinates29.69097, -95.89143
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,267 (2019)
Projected traffic9,920 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 359/1093 WB over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 359/1093 WB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 359/1093 WB over Draw carry?

About 8,267 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 359/1093 WB over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns FM 359/1093 WB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.