FM 971 over Draw
FairWilliamson County, Texas · 2.60 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 142460120202016
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 219 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 639
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 971 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 971 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 639 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 971 over Draw built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 971 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM 971 over Draw carry?
About 639 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is FM 971 over Draw?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FM 971 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.