US Bridges

FM 576 over Draw

Good

Shackelford County, Texas · 1.95 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 082090103105014

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 576 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 576 over Draw in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesFM 576
CrossesDraw
Location1.95 MI W of SH 6
RouteState Highway 576
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54458, -99.19438
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 576 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 576 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 576 over Draw carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 576 over Draw?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 576 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.