US Bridges

FM 1431 over Draw

Fair

Travis County, Texas · 6.5 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 142270137801434

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1431 over Draw is a steel culvert carrying FM 1431 over Draw in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5 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 14,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,854 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1431
CrossesDraw
Location6.5 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 1431
CountyTravis County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50278, -97.91975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,150 (2020)
Projected traffic31,854 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1431 over Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1431 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FM 1431 over Draw carry?

About 14,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1431 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 1431 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.