US Bridges

FM 777 over Draw

Good

Jasper County, Texas · 4.05 MI SE of US 190 · Structure no. 201220110901004

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 777 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 777 over Draw in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 76 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 777
CrossesDraw
Location4.05 MI SE of US 190
RouteState Highway 777
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84772, -94.08391
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic182 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 777 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is FM 777 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 777 over Draw carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 777 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 777 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.