US Bridges

FM 624 over Draw

Fair

Live Oak County, Texas · 3.6 MI NW of FM 3469 · Structure no. 161490237304013

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,136
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 624 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 624 over Draw in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,136 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,790 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 624
CrossesDraw
Location3.6 MI NW of FM 3469
RouteState Highway 624
CountyLive Oak County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.10369, -98.21319
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,136 (2020)
Projected traffic1,790 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 624 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 624 over Draw carry?

About 1,136 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 624 over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 624 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.