US Bridges

FM 775 over Draw

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 1303 · Structure no. 152470344001002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,074
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 775 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 775 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3,074 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,365 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 775
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI N of FM 1303
RouteState Highway 775
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19576, -98.27383
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,074 (2023)
Projected traffic4,365 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 775 over Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 775 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 775 over Draw carry?

About 3,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 775 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns FM 775 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.