US Bridges

FM 665 over Draw

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.65 MI W of FM 43/FM 665 · Structure no. 161780105202014

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,826
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 665 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 665 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 84 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 5,826 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,340 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 665
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI W of FM 43/FM 665
RouteState Highway 665
StateTexas
Coordinates27.68754, -97.58053
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 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
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,826 (2022)
Projected traffic8,340 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 665 over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 665 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 665 over Draw carry?

About 5,826 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 665 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FM 665 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.