US Bridges

FM 657 over Draw

Good

Hall County, Texas · 1.00 MI S of SH 256 · Structure no. 250970104002005

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
132
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 657 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 657 over Draw in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 132 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 657
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI S of SH 256
RouteState Highway 657
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.66339, -100.73734
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic132 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 657 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is FM 657 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 657 over Draw carry?

About 132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 657 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 657 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.