US Bridges

FM 541 over Draw

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of US 181 · Structure no. 152470036609052

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,493
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 541 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 541 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 76 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 2,493 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,089 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 541
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI NE of US 181
RouteState Highway 541
StateTexas
Coordinates29.07197, -98.07952
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,493 (2024)
Projected traffic4,089 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 541 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is FM 541 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 541 over Draw carry?

About 2,493 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 541 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 541 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.