US Bridges

FM 649 over Draw

Fair

Starr County, Texas · Appx 7.2 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 212140032902013

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 649 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 649 over Draw in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2025. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 649
CrossesDraw
LocationAppx 7.2 MI N of US 83
RouteState Highway 649
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.5072, -98.92277
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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2020)
Projected traffic610 by 2025
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 649 over Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 649 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 649 over Draw carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 649 over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 649 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.