US Bridges

FM 571 over Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.40 MI N of FM 8 · Structure no. 230680057001012

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 571 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 571 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 571
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI N of FM 8
RouteState Highway 571
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2355, -98.64457
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2020)
Projected traffic357 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 571 over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 571 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 571 over Draw carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 571 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 571 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.