US Bridges

FM 882 over Draw

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 2.5 MI W of Karnes CO LN · Structure no. 161490099103005

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 882 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 882 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,810 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesFM 882
CrossesDraw
Location2.5 MI W of Karnes CO LN
RouteState Highway 882
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71103, -98.07117
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2013)
Projected traffic1,810 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 882 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 882 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FM 882 over Draw carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 882 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 882 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.