US Bridges

FM 765 over Draw

Good

Concho County, Texas · 7.10 MI E of FM 2134 · Structure no. 070480087004031

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 765 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 765 over Draw in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 271 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 581 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 765
CrossesDraw
Location7.10 MI E of FM 2134
RouteState Highway 765
StateTexas
Coordinates31.39298, -99.63918
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2020)
Projected traffic581 by 2038
Trucks17%
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 765 over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 765 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 765 over Draw carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 765 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 765 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.