US Bridges

FM 709 over Draw

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 1.65 MI S of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750016209034

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,577
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 709 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 709 over Draw in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,577 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 709
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI S of SH 31
RouteState Highway 709
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06837, -96.46609
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,577 (2023)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 709 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 709 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 709 over Draw carry?

About 1,577 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 709 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 709 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.