US Bridges

FM 621ROW(CAPE Rd) over Draw

Fair

Hays County, Texas · 0.24 MI S of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060098703005

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 621ROW(CAPE Rd) over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 621ROW(CAPE Rd) over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesFM 621ROW(CAPE Rd)
CrossesDraw
Location0.24 MI S of IH 35
RouteState Highway 621
StateTexas
Coordinates29.86567, -97.93849
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 621ROW(CAPE Rd) over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 621ROW(CAPE Rd) 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 621ROW(CAPE Rd) over Draw carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 621ROW(CAPE Rd) over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 621ROW(CAPE Rd) over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.