FM 503 over Draw

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 7.70 MI S of Coleman C/L · Structure no. 231600086902018

Built: 1959; 66 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected May 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 96 ft; 9 main spans
Daily traffic: 83; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 503 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 503 over Draw in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 83 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 127 by 2038. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 503

CrossesDraw

Location7.70 MI S of Coleman C/L

RouteState Highway 503

CountyMcCulloch County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.39855, -99.59924

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.

Last inspectionMay 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria

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 spans9

Design loadHS 20

Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)

Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2022)

Projected traffic127 by 2038

Trucks18%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 503 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 503 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 503 over Draw carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 503 over Draw?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 503 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.