US Bridges

FM 2273 over Draw

Good

Brown County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 2559 · Structure no. 230250210601001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2273 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2273 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 95 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 414 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 574 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFM 2273
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI E of FM 2559
RouteState Highway 2273
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92384, -99.03719
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2023)
Projected traffic574 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2273 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is FM 2273 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 2273 over Draw carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2273 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2273 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.