US Bridges

FM 649 over Draw

Fair

Jim Hogg County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 211250032904008

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
85 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 649 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 649 over Draw in Jim Hogg County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 649
CrossesDraw
Location1.8 MI N of SH 16
RouteState Highway 649
CountyJim Hogg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.11016, -98.92728
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 649 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 649 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 649 over Draw carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 649 over Draw?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 649 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.