US Bridges

FM 117 over Draw

Good

Frio County, Texas · 3.05 MI SE of FM 1581 · Structure no. 150830023604006

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,969
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 117 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 117 over Draw in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 2,969 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 117
CrossesDraw
Location3.05 MI SE of FM 1581
RouteState Highway 117
StateTexas
Coordinates28.7262, -99.22498
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,969 (2020)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 117 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is FM 117 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 117 over Draw carry?

About 2,969 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 117 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 117 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.