US Bridges

FM 2718 over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 4.39 MI South of US 183 · Structure no. 130620271601002

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2718 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2718 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 1963, 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2718
CrossesDraw
Location4.39 MI South of US 183
RouteState Highway 2718
StateTexas
Coordinates29.0084, -97.37197
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 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 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 loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks15%
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 2718 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 2718 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 2718 over Draw carry?

About 346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2718 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2718 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.