US Bridges

FM 616 over Draw

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 3.68 MI E of SH 185 · Structure no. 132350049705010

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 616 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 616 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 616
CrossesDraw
Location3.68 MI E of SH 185
RouteState Highway 616
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.67969, -96.84486
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2020)
Projected traffic1,460 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 616 over Draw built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 616 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 616 over Draw carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.