US Bridges

FM 1686 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 2.53 MI S of FM 444 · Structure no. 132350113201003

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
253
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1686 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1686 over Draw in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 1686
CrossesDraw
Location2.53 MI S of FM 444
RouteState Highway 1686
StateTexas
Coordinates28.76768, -96.843
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 1686 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 1686 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1686 over Draw carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 1686 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1686 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.