US Bridges

FM 1694 over Draw

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of SH 44 · Structure no. 161780174201003

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1694 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1694 over Draw in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 1694
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI S of SH 44
RouteState Highway 1694
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.76527, -97.61942
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2022)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$16,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1694 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1694 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 1694 over Draw carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 1694 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1694 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.