US Bridges

FM 141 over Draw

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 141440033405040

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 141 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 141 over Draw in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,169 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 141
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI S of SH 21
RouteState Highway 141
StateTexas
Coordinates30.36938, -96.84017
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2023)
Projected traffic2,169 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 141 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is FM 141 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 141 over Draw carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 141 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 141 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.