US Bridges

FM 2393 over Draw

Good

Clay County, Texas · 1.2 MI S of SH 79 · Structure no. 030390240501001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2393 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2393 over Draw in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1958, 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2393
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI S of SH 79
RouteState Highway 2393
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93149, -98.34627
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 inspectionMay 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 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2015)
Projected traffic530 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$455,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2393 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 2393 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2393 over Draw carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 2393 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2393 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.