US Bridges

FM 2042 over Draw

Good

Childress County, Texas · 0.81 MI W of US 62 · Structure no. 250380355401001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2042 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2042 over Draw in Childress County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2042
CrossesDraw
Location0.81 MI W of US 62
RouteState Highway 2042
StateTexas
Coordinates34.41047, -100.25105
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2020)
Projected traffic890 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 2042 over Draw built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2042 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2042 over Draw carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2042 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2042 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.