US Bridges

Loop 254 over Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.20 MI SW of FM 101 · Structure no. 230680000705052

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loop 254 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Loop 254 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 90 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 3,672 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,755 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLoop 254
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI SW of FM 101
RouteState Highway 254
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46753, -98.68045
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,672 (2020)
Projected traffic5,755 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Loop 254 over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Loop 254 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Loop 254 over Draw carry?

About 3,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Loop 254 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Loop 254 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.