US Bridges

FM 1041 over Draw

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 1.12 MI E of FM 657 · Structure no. 250970104002007

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1041 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1041 over Draw in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1041
CrossesDraw
Location1.12 MI E of FM 657
RouteState Highway 1041
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.60572, -100.71837
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks24%
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 1041 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1041 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1041 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 1041 over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1041 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.