US Bridges

FM 700 over Sandy Creek Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150066802008

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,704
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 700 over Sandy Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 700 over Sandy Creek Draw in Howard County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,704 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,160 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesFM 700
CrossesSandy Creek Draw
Location1.3 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 700
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24703, -101.43916
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,704 (2020)
Projected traffic9,160 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 over Sandy Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 700 over Sandy Creek 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 over Sandy Creek Draw carry?

About 3,704 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 700 over Sandy Creek Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 700 over Sandy Creek Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.