US Bridges

FM 1116 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 8.49 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900057304017

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 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 1955 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 70 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 5 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1116
CrossesDraw
Location8.49 MI S of SH 97
RouteState Highway 1116
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34766, -97.48569
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

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 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1116 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.