US Bridges

FM 888 over Draw

Poor

Live Oak County, Texas · 2.0 MI SW of IH 37 · Structure no. 161490120702004

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 888 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 888 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 95 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 234 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 888
CrossesDraw
Location2.0 MI SW of IH 37
RouteState Highway 888
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.14146, -97.88347
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic234 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 888 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is FM 888 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 888 over Draw carry?

About 234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 888 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 888 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.