US Bridges

FM 1624 over Draw

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 1.8 MI SW of Lp 123 · Structure no. 141440153701005

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
715
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1624 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1624 over Draw in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 715 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 872 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1624
CrossesDraw
Location1.8 MI SW of Lp 123
RouteState Highway 1624
StateTexas
Coordinates30.39807, -97.03384
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic715 (2023)
Projected traffic872 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1624 over Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1624 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1624 over Draw carry?

About 715 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 1624 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1624 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.