US Bridges

FM 725 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 6.1 MI N of FM 78 · Structure no. 150950021509028

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
13,433
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 725 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 725 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 55 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 13,433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,806 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 725
CrossesDraw
Location6.1 MI N of FM 78
RouteState Highway 725
StateTexas
Coordinates29.66018, -98.08867
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,433 (2023)
Projected traffic18,806 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 725 over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is FM 725 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 725 over Draw carry?

About 13,433 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 725 over Draw?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns FM 725 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.