US Bridges

FM 2541 over Draw

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 1.82 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290291401001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2541 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2541 over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2541
CrossesDraw
Location1.82 MI E of SH 35
RouteState Highway 2541
StateTexas
Coordinates28.56303, -96.67675
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2023)
Projected traffic200 by 2033
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2541 over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2541 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2541 over Draw carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is FM 2541 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2541 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.