US Bridges

FM 1105 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of FM 972 · Structure no. 142460203803009

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
773
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1105 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1105 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 60 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 773 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,351 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1105
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI S of FM 972
RouteState Highway 1105
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.727, -97.58407
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic773 (2020)
Projected traffic1,351 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1105 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 1105 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1105 over Draw carry?

About 773 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1105 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1105 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.