US Bridges

FM 766 over Draw

Fair

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.95 MI North of US 183 · Structure no. 130620111301018

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 766 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 766 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,580 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 766
CrossesDraw
Location0.95 MI North of US 183
RouteState Highway 766
StateTexas
Coordinates29.11138, -97.28974
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2023)
Projected traffic4,580 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 766 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 766 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 766 over Draw carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 766 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns FM 766 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.