US Bridges

FM 673 over Draw

Good

Bee County, Texas · 2.1 MI SE of FM 623 · Structure no. 160130106301022

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
462
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 673 over Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 673 over Draw in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2033. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 673
CrossesDraw
Location2.1 MI SE of FM 623
RouteState Highway 673
StateTexas
Coordinates28.52481, -97.88681
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2020)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2033
Trucks1%
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 673 over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

How long is FM 673 over Draw?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 673 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.