US Bridges

FM 592 over Draw

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 0.95 MI S of FM 1046 · Structure no. 252420076105007

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,440
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 592 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 592 over Draw in Wheeler County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 1,440 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 592
CrossesDraw
Location0.95 MI S of FM 1046
RouteState Highway 592
CountyWheeler County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.5906, -100.11172
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,440 (2013)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 592 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is FM 592 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 592 over Draw carry?

About 1,440 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 592 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 592 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.