US Bridges

FM 2162 over Draw

Good

Donley County, Texas · 0.85MI SW of US287 · Structure no. 250650188302002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2162 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2162 over Draw in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 39 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2162
CrossesDraw
Location0.85MI SW of US287
RouteState Highway 2162
StateTexas
Coordinates34.93299, -100.90456
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2020)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2162 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2162 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2162 over Draw carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 2162 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2162 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.