US Bridges

FM 671 over Draw

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of US 183 · Structure no. 140280106001005

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
729
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 671 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 671 over Draw in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 103 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 5 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 729 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,021 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 671
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI S of US 183
RouteState Highway 671
StateTexas
Coordinates29.78868, -97.67721
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic729 (2023)
Projected traffic1,021 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 671 over Draw built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is FM 671 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 671 over Draw carry?

About 729 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 671 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 671 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.