US Bridges

FM 625 over Drain

Fair

Jim Wells County, Texas · 5.2 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 161260099001001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 625 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 625 over Drain in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

CarriesFM 625
CrossesDrain
Location5.2 MI W of US 281
RouteState Highway 625
StateTexas
Coordinates27.68686, -98.1646
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2033
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 625 over Drain built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 625 over Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 625 over Drain carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FM 625 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 625 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.