US Bridges

FM 866 over Draw

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 3.85 MI S of SH 158 · Structure no. 060690112704001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 866 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 866 over Draw in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 939 vehicles a day, roughly 70% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,315 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 866
CrossesDraw
Location3.85 MI S of SH 158
RouteState Highway 866
CountyEctor County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92759, -102.59542
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2021)
Projected traffic1,315 by 2041
Trucks70%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 866 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 866 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 866 over Draw carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 70% are trucks.

How long is FM 866 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 866 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.