US Bridges

FM 2251 over Draw

Fair

Angelina County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of Lp 287 · Structure no. 110030211501001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,419
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2251 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2251 over Draw in Angelina County, Texas. It was built in 1957, 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 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 3,419 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2251
CrossesDraw
Location0.05 MI S of Lp 287
RouteState Highway 2251
CountyAngelina County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37109, -94.73387
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,419 (2018)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2251 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 2251 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2251 over Draw carry?

About 3,419 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2251 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2251 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.