US Bridges

FM 1389 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of US 175 · Structure no. 181300139501003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1389 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1389 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,395 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1389
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 MI S of US 175
RouteState Highway 1389
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61871, -96.51212
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2023)
Projected traffic5,395 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1389 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1389 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1389 over Draw carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1389 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1389 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.