US Bridges

FM 1344 over Draw

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 2.50 MI SE of FM 541 · Structure no. 152470112204006

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
489
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1344 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1344 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 90 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 489 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1344
CrossesDraw
Location2.50 MI SE of FM 541
RouteState Highway 1344
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.99066, -98.14771
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic489 (2023)
Projected traffic685 by 2042
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1344 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is FM 1344 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1344 over Draw carry?

About 489 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 1344 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1344 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.