US Bridges

FM 681 over Draw

Good

Hidalgo County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of FM 1925 · Structure no. 211090066901001

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 681 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 681 over Draw in Hidalgo County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 3,496 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 681
CrossesDraw
Location1.30 MI N of FM 1925
RouteState Highway 681
StateTexas
Coordinates26.38159, -98.32951
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,496 (2024)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 681 over Draw built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 681 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 681 over Draw carry?

About 3,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 681 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 681 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.