US Bridges

FM799 over Draw

Good

Live Oak County, Texas · 0.84 MI S of US 59 · Structure no. 161490105801005

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM799 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM799 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 336 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM799
CrossesDraw
Location0.84 MI S of US 59
RouteState Highway 799
StateTexas
Coordinates28.32237, -98.06729
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 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 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 width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2020)
Projected traffic510 by 2033
Trucks13%
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 FM799 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM799 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM799 over Draw carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM799 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM799 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.