US Bridges

FM 880 over Draw

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 2.20 MI S of FM 576 · Structure no. 082090048009028

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 880 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 880 over Draw in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 99 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 880
CrossesDraw
Location2.20 MI S of FM 576
RouteState Highway 880
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51697, -99.16079
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 2023
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 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 880 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FM 880 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 880 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 880 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FM 880 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.