US Bridges

FM 672 over Draw

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 4.2 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 140280038404010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 672 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 672 over Draw in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,407 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,177 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 672
CrossesDraw
Location4.2 MI NE of US 183
RouteState Highway 672
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.9202, -97.61436
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,407 (2023)
Projected traffic3,177 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 672 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 672 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 672 over Draw carry?

About 2,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 672 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 672 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.