US Bridges

FM 1161 over Draw

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.40 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 132410130302002

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1161 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1161 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 509 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2041. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 1161
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI E of US 59
RouteState Highway 1161
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38415, -96.05272
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic509 (2021)
Projected traffic713 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1161 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1161 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1161 over Draw carry?

About 509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 1161 over Draw?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1161 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.