US Bridges

FM 585 over Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of SH 206 · Structure no. 230420103502006

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 585 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 585 over Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 585
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI E of SH 206
RouteState Highway 585
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94158, -99.28526
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 inspectionApril 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 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 length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 585 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is FM 585 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 585 over Draw carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 585 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 585 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.