US Bridges

FM 707 over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 2.25 MI N of US 277 · Structure no. 082210067701002

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,964
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 1943 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 82 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 1,964 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,190 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 707
CrossesDraw
Location2.25 MI N of US 277
RouteState Highway 707
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40419, -99.86001
Functional classUrban 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 geometry7: Better than 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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,964 (2020)
Projected traffic2,190 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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 1,964 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 707 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 707 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.