US Bridges

FM 2228 over Draw

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 6.45 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 080300210801005

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2228 over Draw is a masonry culvert carrying FM 2228 over Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2228
CrossesDraw
Location6.45 MI S of IH 20
RouteState Highway 2228
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.29622, -99.29153
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2020)
Projected traffic180 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2228 over Draw built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2228 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2228 over Draw carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2228 over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2228 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.