US Bridges

RM 652 over Draw

Good

Culberson County, Texas · 4.80 Miles E. of FM 2185 · Structure no. 240550245102010

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,978
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 652 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 652 over Draw in Culberson County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,978 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 652
CrossesDraw
Location4.80 Miles E. of FM 2185
RouteState Highway 652
CountyCulberson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83168, -104.14039
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,978 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 RM 652 over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 652 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does RM 652 over Draw carry?

About 1,978 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 652 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns RM 652 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.