US Bridges

FM 673 over Draw

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 8.6 MI NW of FM 623 · Structure no. 160130106301009

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 673 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 673 over Draw in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 84 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 55% of them trucks, projected to reach 552 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFM 673
CrossesDraw
Location8.6 MI NW of FM 623
RouteState Highway 673
StateTexas
Coordinates28.61369, -98.00246
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2022)
Projected traffic552 by 2042
Trucks55%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 673 over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is FM 673 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 673 over Draw carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 55% are trucks.

How long is FM 673 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FM 673 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.