US Bridges

FM 1692 over Draw

Good

Runnels County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 072000228101001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1692 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1692 over Draw in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 581 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 1692
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 1692
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59069, -100.17841
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic581 (2022)
Projected traffic813 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 1692 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1692 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1692 over Draw carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 1692 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1692 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.