US Bridges

FM 611 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of SH 70 · Structure no. 080770031805012

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 611 over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 611 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 80 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 754 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 611
CrossesDraw
Location1.20 MI W of SH 70
RouteState Highway 611
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8482, -100.48411
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2020)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 611 over Draw built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is FM 611 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 611 over Draw carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 611 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 611 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.