US Bridges

FM 1360 over Draw

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 629 · Structure no. 161960142301004

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
531
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1360 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1360 over Draw in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 531 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1360
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI E of FM 629
RouteState Highway 1360
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.15519, -97.31231
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic531 (2022)
Projected traffic743 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$91,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1360 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM 1360 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1360 over Draw carry?

About 531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 1360 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1360 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.