US Bridges

FM 1028 over Draw

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 2.15 MI NE of US 377 · Structure no. 231600130601001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1028 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1028 over Draw in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1951, so it is 85 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1028
CrossesDraw
Location2.15 MI NE of US 377
RouteState Highway 1028
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.32085, -99.18728
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2020)
Projected traffic199 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1028 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is FM 1028 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1028 over Draw carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1028 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1028 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.