US Bridges

FM 616 over Draw

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 3.55 MI E of FM 1593 · Structure no. 131210049702020

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,387
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 616 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 616 over Draw in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,387 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,942 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 616
CrossesDraw
Location3.55 MI E of FM 1593
RouteState Highway 616
StateTexas
Coordinates28.84388, -96.48372
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,387 (2022)
Projected traffic1,942 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 616 over Draw built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 616 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 616 over Draw carry?

About 1,387 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Draw?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.