US Bridges

FM 592 over Draw

Good

Wheeler County, Texas · 1.05 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 252420205301001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 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 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 592
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI W of US 83
RouteState Highway 592
StateTexas
Coordinates35.31376, -100.25518
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic650 by 2033
Trucks16%
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 592 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 592 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 592 over Draw?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM 592 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.