US Bridges

FM 89 over Draw

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of FM 613 · Structure no. 082210069901006

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,105
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 89 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 89 over Draw in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 1,105 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2033. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 89
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI W of FM 613
RouteState Highway 89
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27521, -99.83437
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,105 (2020)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 89 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is FM 89 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 89 over Draw carry?

About 1,105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 89 over Draw?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 89 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.