US Bridges

FM 1009 over Draw

Good

Liberty County, Texas · 0.0 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 201460060104009

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
149
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1009 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1009 over Draw in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 149 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 209 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesFM 1009
CrossesDraw
Location0.0 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 1009
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02332, -94.50722
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic149 (2022)
Projected traffic209 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1009 over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1009 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 1009 over Draw carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 1009 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1009 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.