US Bridges

FM 797 over Draw

Good

Bee County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of US 181 · Structure no. 160130111901004

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
784
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 797 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 797 over Draw in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 784 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 797
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI W of US 181
RouteState Highway 797
StateTexas
Coordinates28.25322, -97.69002
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic784 (2020)
Projected traffic1,660 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 797 over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 797 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 797 over Draw carry?

About 784 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 797 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 797 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.