US Bridges

FM 713 over Draw

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of SH 304 · Structure no. 140280080503002

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,036
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 713 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 713 over Draw in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 76 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 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM 713
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI W of SH 304
RouteState Highway 713
StateTexas
Coordinates29.83196, -97.40409
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2023)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 713 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 713 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 713 over Draw carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 713 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 713 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.