US Bridges

FM 1359 over Draw

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of FM 624 · Structure no. 161490098903009

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1359 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1359 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1359
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI NW of FM 624
RouteState Highway 1359
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.11359, -98.25502
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal 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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1359 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 1359 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1359 over Draw carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1359 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1359 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.