US Bridges

FM 2126 over Draw

Good

Brown County, Texas · 0.25 MI NE of FM 45 · Structure no. 230250203901004

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,523
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2126 over Draw is a steel arch - deck carrying FM 2126 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 83 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 2,523 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,944 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 2126
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI NE of FM 45
RouteState Highway 2126
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66164, -98.95478
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,523 (2020)
Projected traffic2,944 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2126 over Draw built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is FM 2126 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2126 over Draw carry?

About 2,523 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FM 2126 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2126 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.