US Bridges

FM 2627 over Nine Point Draw

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 4.6 MI SE of US 385 · Structure no. 240220291301001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2627 over Nine Point Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2627 over Nine Point Draw in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2033. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2627
CrossesNine Point Draw
Location4.6 MI SE of US 385
RouteState Highway 2627
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65374, -103.10297
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2012)
Projected traffic20 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2627 over Nine Point Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2627 over Nine Point 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2627 over Nine Point Draw carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2627 over Nine Point Draw?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2627 over Nine Point Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.