US Bridges

FM 2450 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.40 MI NW of FM 455 · Structure no. 180610235302001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,415
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2450 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2450 over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,415 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2450
CrossesDraw
Location1.40 MI NW of FM 455
RouteState Highway 2450
CountyDenton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37542, -97.25282
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,415 (2022)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2450 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2450 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2450 over Draw carry?

About 1,415 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2450 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2450 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.