US Bridges

FM 2571 over Draw

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of SH 304 · Structure no. 140110268601002

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
707
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 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 707 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFM 2571
CrossesDraw
Location2.7 MI E of SH 304
RouteState Highway 2571
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01256, -97.26909
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 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic707 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2571 over Draw carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FM 2571 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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.