US Bridges

FM 541 over Draw

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 2.00 MI W of SH 123 · Structure no. 152470036609056

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2023 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 1961 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 64 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 830 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 541
CrossesDraw
Location2.00 MI W of SH 123
RouteState Highway 541
StateTexas
Coordinates29.09494, -97.96686
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2042
Trucks35%
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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

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 830 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 541 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 541 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.