US Bridges

FM 1343 over Draw

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 173 · Structure no. 151630143601006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
979
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 2006, so it is 19 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 979 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,371 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 1343
CrossesDraw
Location0.9 MI E of FM 173
RouteState Highway 1343
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18702, -98.95014
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic979 (2023)
Projected traffic1,371 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
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 2006, making it 19 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1343 over Draw carry?

About 979 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1343 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1343 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.