US Bridges

FM 700 Sfr over Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 0.22 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 081150066802007

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,730
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 700 Sfr over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 700 Sfr over Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8,730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,220 by 2030. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesFM 700 Sfr
CrossesDraw
Location0.22 MI E of US 87
RouteState Highway 700
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23028, -101.46689
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,730 (2010)
Projected traffic12,220 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 700 Sfr over Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 700 Sfr 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 700 Sfr over Draw carry?

About 8,730 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 700 Sfr over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns FM 700 Sfr over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.