US Bridges

FM 586 over Draw

PoorPosted for load

Brown County, Texas · 4.80 MI NW of US 377 · Structure no. 230250102502001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 586 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 586 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 586
CrossesDraw
Location4.80 MI NW of US 377
RouteState Highway 586
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.54688, -99.16143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2020)
Projected traffic182 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 586 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is FM 586 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 586 over Draw carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 586 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 586 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.