US Bridges

FM 2564 over Draw

Fair

Cottle County, Texas · 0.77 MI N of US 70 · Structure no. 250510254601002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2564 over Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2564 over Draw in Cottle County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2564
CrossesDraw
Location0.77 MI N of US 70
RouteState Highway 2564
CountyCottle County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.08645, -100.12036
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2564 over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2564 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2564 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FM 2564 over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2564 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.