US Bridges

FM 1351 over Draw

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 3.80 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 160890069103010

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1351 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1351 over Draw in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1351
CrossesDraw
Location3.80 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 1351
StateTexas
Coordinates28.63832, -97.50654
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1351 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1351 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1351 over Draw carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 1351 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1351 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.