US Bridges

RM 864 over Terrett Draw

Good

Schleicher County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of Menard C/L · Structure no. 072070184602001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 864 over Terrett Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 864 over Terrett Draw in Schleicher 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 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRM 864
CrossesTerrett Draw
Location0.15 MI SW of Menard C/L
RouteState Highway 864
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82059, -100.11956
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2020)
Projected traffic349 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 RM 864 over Terrett Draw built?

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

What condition is RM 864 over Terrett 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 864 over Terrett Draw carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is RM 864 over Terrett Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RM 864 over Terrett Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.