US Bridges

FM 2656 over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 5.39 MI N of FM 952 · Structure no. 130620094102009

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2656 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2656 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 62 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 217 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2656
CrossesDraw
Location5.39 MI N of FM 952
RouteState Highway 2656
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0322, -97.66663
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2656 over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FM 2656 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 2656 over Draw carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2656 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2656 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.