US Bridges

FM 1115 over Draw

Fair

Gonzales County, Texas · 2.60 MI N of SH 97 · Structure no. 130900126202005

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1115 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1115 over Draw in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1115
CrossesDraw
Location2.60 MI N of SH 97
RouteState Highway 1115
StateTexas
Coordinates29.72518, -97.28001
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.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2020)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1115 over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1115 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 1115 over Draw carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1115 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 1115 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.