US Bridges

FM 2239 over Draw

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 2104 · Structure no. 140110209801001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
898
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2239 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2239 over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 898 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFM 2239
CrossesDraw
Location0.7 MI E of FM 2104
RouteState Highway 2239
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13791, -97.06771
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic898 (2019)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 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 2239 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is FM 2239 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2239 over Draw carry?

About 898 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2239 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2239 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.