US Bridges

FM 665 over Draw

GoodPosted for load

Nueces County, Texas · 3.40 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161780105202030

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,345
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 665 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 665 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,345 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2033. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFM 665
CrossesDraw
Location3.40 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 665
StateTexas
Coordinates27.66878, -97.69609
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,345 (2022)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2033
Trucks8%
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$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 665 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is FM 665 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 665 over Draw carry?

About 5,345 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 665 over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 665 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.