US Bridges

FM 649 over Draw

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.80 MI S of SH 359 · Structure no. 222400032903006

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
943
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 649 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 649 over Draw in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 100 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 649
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI S of SH 359
RouteState Highway 649
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.45033, -99.00139
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic943 (2020)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 649 over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is FM 649 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 649 over Draw carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 649 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 649 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.