US Bridges

FM 2980 over Draw

Good

DeWitt County, Texas · 0.82 MI N of SH 72 · Structure no. 130620301201005

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2980 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2980 over Draw in DeWitt County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2980
CrossesDraw
Location0.82 MI N of SH 72
RouteState Highway 2980
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98894, -97.52814
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2023)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2040
Trucks20%
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 2980 over Draw built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2980 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 2980 over Draw carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2980 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2980 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.