US Bridges

FM 621 over Draw

Fair

Guadalupe County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of FM 1979 · Structure no. 150950098701010

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,261
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 621 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 621 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 3,261 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2030. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 621
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI N of FM 1979
RouteState Highway 621
CountyGuadalupe County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81412, -97.88407
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,261 (2020)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 621 over Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 621 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 621 over Draw carry?

About 3,261 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 621 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns FM 621 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.