US Bridges

FM 774 over Draw

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 14.10 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 161960044705037

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
381
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 774 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 774 over Draw in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1941, 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 381 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 774
CrossesDraw
Location14.10 MI E of US 77
RouteState Highway 774
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.31283, -97.04808
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic381 (2022)
Projected traffic533 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 774 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 774 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 774 over Draw carry?

About 381 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 774 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 774 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.