US Bridges

FM 1314 over Draw

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 4.20 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 121700198601126

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,585
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1314 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1314 over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18,585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,250 by 2036. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1314
CrossesDraw
Location4.20 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 1314
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13716, -95.29007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,585 (2020)
Projected traffic25,250 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1314 over Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1314 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1314 over Draw carry?

About 18,585 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1314 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1314 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.