US Bridges

FM 624 over Draw

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of FM 666 · Structure no. 161780098902004

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,206
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 624 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 624 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 86 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 7,206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 624
CrossesDraw
Location1.20 MI W of FM 666
RouteState Highway 624
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.90189, -97.80217
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,206 (2022)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 624 over Draw carry?

About 7,206 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 624 over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns FM 624 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.