US Bridges

FM 1101 over Draw

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.53 MI E. of Comal C/L · Structure no. 150950127202004

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,552
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1101 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1101 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 63 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 2,552 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1101
CrossesDraw
Location0.53 MI E. of Comal C/L
RouteState Highway 1101
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.74578, -97.99416
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,552 (2020)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1101 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 1101 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1101 over Draw carry?

About 2,552 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 1101 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 1101 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.