US Bridges

FM 1686 over Draw

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 3.55 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 132350113201007

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2020 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 2012, 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 1686
CrossesDraw
Location3.55 MI S of US 87
RouteState Highway 1686
StateTexas
Coordinates28.68741, -96.91732
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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 2012.

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 January 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1686 over Draw carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1686 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1686 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.