US Bridges

FM 588 over Draw

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 1.15 MI W of FM 2247 · Structure no. 230470219801001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 588 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 588 over Draw in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 588
CrossesDraw
Location1.15 MI W of FM 2247
RouteState Highway 588
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04577, -98.66417
Functional classRural Minor 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 588 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 588 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 588 over Draw carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 588 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 588 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.