US Bridges

FM 1889 over Draw

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.20 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 161780108803010

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,767
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1889 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1889 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,767 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,766 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 1889
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI N of SH 44
RouteState Highway 1889
StateTexas
Coordinates27.80269, -97.66687
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,767 (2022)
Projected traffic8,766 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1889 over Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1889 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1889 over Draw carry?

About 5,767 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1889 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1889 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.