US Bridges

FM 1031 over Draw

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 2.10 MI SE of US 190 · Structure no. 232060124101005

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1031 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1031 over Draw in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 179 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1031
CrossesDraw
Location2.10 MI SE of US 190
RouteState Highway 1031
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17128, -98.70017
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1031 over Draw built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1031 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1031 over Draw carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 1031 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1031 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.