US Bridges

FM 1431 over Draw

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.80 MI W of Lohman Ford · Structure no. 142270137801026

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1431 over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 1431 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,315 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,501 by 2039. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1431
CrossesDraw
Location1.80 MI W of Lohman Ford
RouteState Highway 1431
StateTexas
Coordinates30.49688, -97.97946
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,315 (2020)
Projected traffic3,501 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1431 over Draw built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1431 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1431 over Draw carry?

About 2,315 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1431 over Draw?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1431 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.