US Bridges

FM 2571 over Draw

Fair

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110268601001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2571 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2571 over Draw in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 62 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,135 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2571
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI E of SH 304
RouteState Highway 2571
StateTexas
Coordinates30.02213, -97.28573
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2023)
Projected traffic1,135 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2571 over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 2571 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2571 over Draw carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2571 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns FM 2571 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.