US Bridges

FM 624 over Draw

Good

La Salle County, Texas · 4.80 MI W of Mcmullen C/L · Structure no. 221420237301018

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,719
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 624 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 624 over Draw in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,719 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2036. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFM 624
CrossesDraw
Location4.80 MI W of Mcmullen C/L
RouteState Highway 624
StateTexas
Coordinates28.20198, -98.88183
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,719 (2019)
Projected traffic1,390 by 2036
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 624 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 624 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 624 over Draw carry?

About 1,719 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is FM 624 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 624 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.