FM 709 over Draw
FairNavarro County, Texas · 2.35 MI W of FM 55 · Structure no. 181750016209072
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 709 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 709 over Draw in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 322 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 709 over Draw built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 2024.
How much traffic does FM 709 over Draw carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FM 709 over Draw?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns FM 709 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.