US Bridges

FM 1116 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 0.19 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900057304003

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,187
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1116 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1116 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 1,187 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1116
CrossesDraw
Location0.19 MI S of SH 97
RouteState Highway 1116
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46073, -97.45812
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,187 (2020)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1116 over Draw built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is FM 1116 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1116 over Draw carry?

About 1,187 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1116 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1116 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.