US Bridges

FM 569 over Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of SH 206 · Structure no. 230680102602006

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 569 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 569 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 569
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI S of SH 206
RouteState Highway 569
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19874, -99.09589
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 569 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 569 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 569 over Draw carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 569 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 569 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.