US Bridges

FM 2524(AUSTIN Av) over Drain

Good

Brown County, Texas · 0.4 MI SE of US 377 · Structure no. 230250237701007

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2524(AUSTIN Av) over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2524(AUSTIN Av) over Drain in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,610 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2524(AUSTIN Av)
CrossesDrain
Location0.4 MI SE of US 377
RouteState Highway 2524
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71356, -98.98087
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2008)
Projected traffic21,610 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2524(AUSTIN Av) over Drain built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2524(AUSTIN Av) over Drain 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 2524(AUSTIN Av) over Drain carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FM 2524(AUSTIN Av) over Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2524(AUSTIN Av) over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.