US Bridges

FM 99 over Draw

Fair

McMullen County, Texas · 3.7 MI SW of Live Oak C/L · Structure no. 151620034813031

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
506
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 99 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 99 over Draw in McMullen County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 506 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesFM 99
CrossesDraw
Location3.7 MI SW of Live Oak C/L
RouteState Highway 99
StateTexas
Coordinates28.54833, -98.3505
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic506 (2022)
Projected traffic708 by 2042
Trucks61%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 99 over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 99 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 99 over Draw carry?

About 506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is FM 99 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 99 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.