US Bridges

FM 1791 over Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 149 · Structure no. 121700170602006

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,076
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1791 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1791 over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,076 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1791
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI N of FM 149
RouteState Highway 1791
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.53949, -95.74886
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,076 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks9%
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 1791 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1791 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1791 over Draw carry?

About 1,076 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1791 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 1791 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.