US Bridges

FM 1346 over Draw

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of Bexar C/L · Structure no. 152470143702004

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,668
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1346 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1346 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 2,668 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,735 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 1346
CrossesDraw
Location0.5 MI E of Bexar C/L
RouteState Highway 1346
StateTexas
Coordinates29.37799, -98.18123
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,668 (2023)
Projected traffic3,735 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1346 over Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1346 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1346 over Draw carry?

About 2,668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 1346 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1346 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.