US Bridges

RM 1321 over Draw

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of SH 273 · Structure no. 040910186102012

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1321 over Draw is a prestressed concrete other carrying RM 1321 over Draw in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRM 1321
CrossesDraw
Location2.3 MI E of SH 273
RouteState Highway 1321
StateTexas
Coordinates35.43087, -100.73856
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 RM 1321 over Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 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 RM 1321 over Draw carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is RM 1321 over Draw?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1321 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.