US Bridges

FM 578 over Draw

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 9.6 MI N of US 183 · Structure no. 232150103101009

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 578 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 578 over Draw in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 578
CrossesDraw
Location9.6 MI N of US 183
RouteState Highway 578
StateTexas
Coordinates32.9392, -98.8995
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 inspectionSeptember 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2033
Trucks31%
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 578 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 578 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 578 over Draw carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 578 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 578 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.