US Bridges

FM 966 over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 1.15 MI S of Lavaca C/L · Structure no. 130620216602002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 966 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 966 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 966
CrossesDraw
Location1.15 MI S of Lavaca C/L
RouteCounty Highway 966
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34121, -97.21471
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2016)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2035
Trucks26%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 966 over Draw built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 966 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FM 966 over Draw carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 966 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 966 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.