US Bridges

FM 707 over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.90 MI SE of US 277 · Structure no. 082210066301003

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,103
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 707 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 707 over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 83 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 2,103 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 707
CrossesDraw
Location2.90 MI SE of US 277
RouteState Highway 707
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35241, -99.8136
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 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 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,103 (2020)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 707 over Draw built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FM 707 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 707 over Draw carry?

About 2,103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 707 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 707 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.