US Bridges

FM 1044 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 150950202102002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,765
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1044 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1044 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6,765 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,220 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1044
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI S of IH 35
RouteState Highway 1044
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65913, -98.13564
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,765 (2020)
Projected traffic7,220 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 1044 over Draw built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1044 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 1044 over Draw carry?

About 6,765 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1044 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1044 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.