US Bridges

FM 583 over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 6.10 MI NW of US 183 · Structure no. 230250103302001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 583 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 583 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2038. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 583
CrossesDraw
Location6.10 MI NW of US 183
RouteState Highway 583
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01669, -99.01747
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic374 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 583 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is FM 583 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 583 over Draw carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 583 over Draw?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 583 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.