US Bridges

FM 2228 over Draw

Good

Callahan County, Texas · 3.35 MI N of FM 880 · Structure no. 080300210801006

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2228 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2228 over Draw in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 67 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFM 2228
CrossesDraw
Location3.35 MI N of FM 880
RouteState Highway 2228
StateTexas
Coordinates32.27038, -99.23765
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2228 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FM 2228 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 February 2023.

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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2228 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.