US Bridges

FM 624 over Draw

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of FM 666 · Structure no. 161780098902005

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
7 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 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,206 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2033. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 624
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI W of FM 666
RouteState Highway 624
StateTexas
Coordinates27.8997, -97.79392
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
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 2000.

What condition is FM 624 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns FM 624 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.