US Bridges

FM 1303 over Draw

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 1.85 MI W of FM 775 · Structure no. 152470154801002

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,575
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1303 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1303 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 57 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 1,575 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1303
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI W of FM 775
RouteState Highway 1303
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19891, -98.30356
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,575 (2023)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 1303 over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 1303 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 1303 over Draw carry?

About 1,575 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 1303 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1303 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.