US Bridges

FM 1343 over Draw

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 151630143601004

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,348
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1343 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1343 over Draw in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,348 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,565 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 1343
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI S of US 90
RouteState Highway 1343
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34417, -98.90381
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,348 (2023)
Projected traffic5,565 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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 1343 over Draw built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1343 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1343 over Draw carry?

About 4,348 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 1343 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1343 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.