US Bridges

RM 1312 over Draw

Good

Sutton County, Texas · 10.46 MI E Crockett CO LN · Structure no. 072180014112011

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
84 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1312 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 1312 over Draw in Sutton County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 199 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRM 1312
CrossesDraw
Location10.46 MI E Crockett CO LN
RouteState Highway 1312
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63013, -100.81005
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic199 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 RM 1312 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1312 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 1312 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RM 1312 over Draw?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1312 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.