US Bridges

FM 880 over Draw

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 2.05 MI N of FM 3265 · Structure no. 080300048003030

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 880 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 880 over Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesFM 880
CrossesDraw
Location2.05 MI N of FM 3265
RouteState Highway 880
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27623, -99.18752
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 880 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 880 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 880 over Draw carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 880 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 880 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.