US Bridges

FM 1379 over Draw

Good

Midland County, Texas · 3.25 MI S of SH 158 · Structure no. 061650238301002

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1379 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1379 over Draw in Midland 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2034. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesFM 1379
CrossesDraw
Location3.25 MI S of SH 158
RouteState Highway 1379
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87762, -101.8123
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2020)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2034
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 1379 over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1379 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 1379 over Draw carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is FM 1379 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1379 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.