US Bridges

FM 238 over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 3.0 MI W of FM 240 · Structure no. 130620094201005

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 238 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 238 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 238
CrossesDraw
Location3.0 MI W of FM 240
RouteState Highway 238
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14897, -97.52779
Functional classRural Minor 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2022)
Projected traffic409 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 FM 238 over Draw built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 238 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 238 over Draw carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 238 over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 238 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.