US Bridges

RM 2398 over Howard Draw E Rel

Fair

Crockett County, Texas · 1.08 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 070530014014060

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
132 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2398 over Howard Draw E Rel is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2398 over Howard Draw E Rel in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRM 2398
CrossesHoward Draw E Rel
Location1.08 MI E of IH 10
RouteState Highway 2398
CountyCrockett County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70615, -101.45057
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 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 spans20
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2038
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 RM 2398 over Howard Draw E Rel built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2398 over Howard Draw E Rel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2398 over Howard Draw E Rel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RM 2398 over Howard Draw E Rel?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2398 over Howard Draw E Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.