US Bridges

FM 616 over Draw

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 1.10 MI SW of FM 234 · Structure no. 131210051501030

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,268
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 2005, so it is 20 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 1,268 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,902 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 616
CrossesDraw
Location1.10 MI SW of FM 234
RouteState Highway 616
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81546, -96.6329
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,268 (2022)
Projected traffic1,902 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2005, making it 20 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 616 over Draw carry?

About 1,268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.