US Bridges

FM 2439 over Draw

Good

Comal County, Texas · 6.7 MI NE of FM 306 · Structure no. 150460229302002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,911
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2439 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2439 over Draw in Comal County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6,911 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2439
CrossesDraw
Location6.7 MI NE of FM 306
RouteState Highway 2439
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81181, -98.01925
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,911 (2020)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2439 over Draw built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2439 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2439 over Draw carry?

About 6,911 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2439 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2439 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.