US Bridges

FM 394 over Draw

Fair

Kerr County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Spur 98 · Structure no. 151330014208191

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,566
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 394 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying FM 394 over Draw in Kerr County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 55 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 7,566 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,020 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 394
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI E of Spur 98
RouteState Highway 394
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0483, -99.15192
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,566 (2022)
Projected traffic12,020 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 394 over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 394 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 394 over Draw carry?

About 7,566 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 394 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 394 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.