US Bridges

FM 99 over Draw

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 1.15 MI E of FM 2924 · Structure no. 150070034807017

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,175
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 99 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 99 over Draw in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 78 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 1,175 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 99
CrossesDraw
Location1.15 MI E of FM 2924
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates28.79224, -98.12021
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,175 (2020)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 99 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FM 99 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 99 over Draw carry?

About 1,175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 99 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 99 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.