US Bridges

FM 133 over Draw

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 5.05 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 221420023701011

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,202
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 133 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 133 over Draw in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 78 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 2,202 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 133
CrossesDraw
Location5.05 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 133
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.28816, -99.3657
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,202 (2016)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 133 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 133 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 133 over Draw carry?

About 2,202 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 133 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 133 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.