US Bridges

FM 240 over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 4.05 MI N of SH 72 · Structure no. 130620057305001

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 240 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 240 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 76 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 673 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,330 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 240
CrossesDraw
Location4.05 MI N of SH 72
RouteState Highway 240
StateTexas
Coordinates29.03866, -97.50307
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2023)
Projected traffic2,330 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FM 240 over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FM 240 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FM 240 over Draw carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FM 240 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 240 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.