US Bridges

FM 2295 over Draw

Fair

Duval County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 1329 · Structure no. 220670217001003

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,014
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2295 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2295 over Draw in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,014 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,850 by 2033. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2295
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI E of FM 1329
RouteState Highway 2295
CountyDuval County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.58328, -98.26195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,014 (2020)
Projected traffic1,850 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 2295 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2295 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2295 over Draw carry?

About 1,014 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FM 2295 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2295 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.