US Bridges

FM 1300 over Draw

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 441 · Structure no. 132410042011017

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,113
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1300 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1300 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 1300
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI E of FM 441
RouteState Highway 1300
StateTexas
Coordinates29.23508, -96.33467
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,113 (2020)
Projected traffic870 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1300 over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1300 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1300 over Draw carry?

About 1,113 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1300 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 1300 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.