US Bridges

FM 585 over Draw

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 4.45 MI E of SH 206 · Structure no. 230420103502007

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 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 1960, so it is 65 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 585
CrossesDraw
Location4.45 MI E of SH 206
RouteState Highway 585
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94153, -99.22344
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 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 585 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 585 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 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 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 585 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.