US Bridges

FM 616 over Draw

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 3.81 MI E of US 87 · Structure no. 132350049705016

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
893
2023 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 1957 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 68 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 893 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 616
CrossesDraw
Location3.81 MI E of US 87
RouteState Highway 616
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71976, -96.77747
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 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic893 (2023)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

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 893 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 616 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 616 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.