US Bridges

FM 775 over Draw

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of US 87 · Structure no. 150950085001122

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,127
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 775 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 775 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 75 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 3,127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,004 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 775
CrossesDraw
Location2.2 MI N of US 87
RouteState Highway 775
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3792, -98.09968
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,127 (2023)
Projected traffic6,004 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 775 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is FM 775 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 775 over Draw carry?

About 3,127 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 775 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 775 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.