US Bridges

FM 649 over Draw

Good

Jim Hogg County, Texas · 1.5 MI S of FM 3073 · Structure no. 211250032904012

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2020 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 1955, so it is 70 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 203 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2035. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 649
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI S of FM 3073
RouteState Highway 649
CountyJim Hogg County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.21459, -98.93465
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 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 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, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2035
Trucks23%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 649 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 649 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 649 over Draw carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 649 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 649 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.