US Bridges

FM 2362 over Draw

PoorPosted for load

Donley County, Texas · 4.65MI S of US287 · Structure no. 250650225201001

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2362 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2362 over Draw in Donley County, Texas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 670 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2362
CrossesDraw
Location4.65MI S of US287
RouteState Highway 2362
CountyDonley County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.97103, -100.99583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic670 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2362 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2362 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2362 over Draw carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2362 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2362 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.