US Bridges

FM 623 over Draw

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of FM 673 · Structure no. 160130098805007

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 623 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 623 over Draw in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 623
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI W of FM 673
RouteState Highway 623
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.54197, -97.92198
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2022)
Projected traffic249 by 2042
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 623 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 623 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 623 over Draw carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is FM 623 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 623 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.