US Bridges

FM 1676 over Big Lake Draw

Good

Reagan County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 071920164501001

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1676 over Big Lake Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1676 over Big Lake Draw in Reagan County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 68% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 1676
CrossesBig Lake Draw
Location1.30 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 1676
StateTexas
Coordinates31.18724, -101.5352
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2022)
Projected traffic283 by 2042
Trucks68%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1676 over Big Lake Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is FM 1676 over Big Lake 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1676 over Big Lake Draw carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 68% are trucks.

How long is FM 1676 over Big Lake Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1676 over Big Lake Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.