US Bridges

FM 573 over Draw

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of FM 590 · Structure no. 230470102904007

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 573 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 573 over Draw in Comanche 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 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 573
CrossesDraw
Location2.8 MI S of FM 590
RouteState Highway 573
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82735, -98.62944
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 573 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 573 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 573 over Draw carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 573 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 573 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.