US Bridges

FM 570 over Draw

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of FM 2461 · Structure no. 230680102701003

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 570 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 570 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 353 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 570
CrossesDraw
Location1.70 MI E of FM 2461
RouteState Highway 570
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38851, -98.66736
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2020)
Projected traffic334 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 570 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 570 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 570 over Draw carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 570 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 570 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.