US Bridges

FM 81 over Draw

Good

Karnes County, Texas · .36 MI S of CR 335 · Structure no. 161290069101017

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 81 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 81 over Draw in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,340 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 81
CrossesDraw
Location.36 MI S of CR 335
RouteState Highway 81
StateTexas
Coordinates28.9025, -97.72019
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 81 over Draw built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 81 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 81 over Draw carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 81 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns FM 81 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.