US Bridges

FM 1689 over Draw

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 7.65 MI NW of FM 1477 · Structure no. 230470103304005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1689 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 1689 over Draw in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1689
CrossesDraw
Location7.65 MI NW of FM 1477
RouteState Highway 1689
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.98505, -98.85861
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic260 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1689 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 1689 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 1689 over Draw carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 1689 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1689 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.