US Bridges

FM 1339 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 8.5 MI East SH 123 · Structure no. 150950143401006

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
371
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1339 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1339 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 371 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1339
CrossesDraw
Location8.5 MI East SH 123
RouteState Highway 1339
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78293, -97.84898
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic371 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2033
Trucks4%
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 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 1339 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1339 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1339 over Draw carry?

About 371 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1339 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1339 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.