US Bridges

FM 1299 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.85 MI SW of SH 60 · Structure no. 132410126102004

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1299 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1299 over Draw in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1299
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI SW of SH 60
RouteState Highway 1299
StateTexas
Coordinates29.25004, -96.08257
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2023)
Projected traffic349 by 2042
Trucks11%
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 FM 1299 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1299 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1299 over Draw carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1299 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1299 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.