US Bridges

FM 539 over Draw

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 4.80 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 152470223301003

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 539 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 539 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,999 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 539
CrossesDraw
Location4.80 MI N of US 87
RouteState Highway 539
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33982, -98.05836
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2022)
Projected traffic1,999 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 539 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is FM 539 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 539 over Draw carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 539 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FM 539 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.