US Bridges

FM 1321 over Draw

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of SH 273 · Structure no. 040910186102003

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1321 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1321 over Draw in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 68 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1321
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI E of SH 273
RouteState Highway 1321
StateTexas
Coordinates35.43472, -100.76771
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1321 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 1321 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1321 over Draw carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 1321 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1321 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.