US Bridges

FM 669 over Draw

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 5.2 MI S of FM 1313 · Structure no. 050860055801023

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 669 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 669 over Draw in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 669
CrossesDraw
Location5.2 MI S of FM 1313
RouteState Highway 669
CountyGarza County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.07766, -101.40831
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2020)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 669 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 669 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 669 over Draw carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 669 over Draw?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 669 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.