US Bridges

FM 576 over Draw

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 1.85 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 232150010705014

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
338
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 576 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 576 over Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 84 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 576
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 576
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66318, -98.87132
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic338 (2020)
Projected traffic470 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 576 over Draw carry?

About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 576 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 576 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.