US Bridges

FM 2499 over Draw

Good

Denton County, Texas · 1.80 MI N of FM 1171 · Structure no. 180610268101008

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
35,286
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2499 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2499 over Draw in Denton County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 28 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 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 35,286 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,760 by 2033. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2499
CrossesDraw
Location1.80 MI N of FM 1171
RouteState Highway 2499
StateTexas
Coordinates33.06078, -97.07566
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,286 (2019)
Projected traffic33,760 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FM 2499 over Draw built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 2499 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2499 over Draw carry?

About 35,286 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FM 2499 over Draw?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2499 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.