US Bridges

RM 2398 over Draw

Good

Crockett County, Texas · 6.23 MI E of IH 10 · Structure no. 070530014014088

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2398 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2398 over Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesRM 2398
CrossesDraw
Location6.23 MI E of IH 10
RouteState Highway 2398
StateTexas
Coordinates30.69314, -101.35741
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2398 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2398 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2398 over Draw carry?

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

How long is RM 2398 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2398 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.