FM 2359 over Draw

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Duval County, Texas · 0.50 MI E of SH 16 · Structure no. 220670224401002

Built: 1972; 53 years old
Condition: Good; inspected September 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 70 ft; 8 main spans
Daily traffic: 100; 2020 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2359 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2359 over Draw in Duval County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2033. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2359

CrossesDraw

Location0.50 MI E of SH 16

RouteState Highway 2359

CountyDuval County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.01264, -98.5848

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans8

Design loadUnknown

Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)

Roadway width36 ft (11 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)

Projected traffic270 by 2033

Trucks35%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 2359 over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2359 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2359 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 2359 over Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2359 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.