US Bridges

FM 673 over Draw

Good

Bee County, Texas · 6.9 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 160130106301011

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
868
2020 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 2007, 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 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 868 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 673
CrossesDraw
Location6.9 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 673
StateTexas
Coordinates28.45412, -97.84837
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic868 (2020)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2007.

What condition is FM 673 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 673 over Draw carry?

About 868 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 673 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 673 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.