US Bridges

FM 536 over Draw

Fair

Wilson County, Texas · 1.55 MI SW of FM 1303 · Structure no. 152470100901003

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 536 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 536 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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 1,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,146 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 536
CrossesDraw
Location1.55 MI SW of FM 1303
RouteState Highway 536
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12488, -98.22411
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,192 (2023)
Projected traffic2,146 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 536 over Draw built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is FM 536 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 536 over Draw carry?

About 1,192 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 536 over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 536 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.