US Bridges

FM 888 over Draw

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.6 MI SE of FM 3190 · Structure no. 160130106302015

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 888 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 888 over Draw in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1947, 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 888
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI SE of FM 3190
RouteState Highway 888
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.17898, -97.80543
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 888 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 888 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 888 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is FM 888 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 888 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.