US Bridges

FM 2214 over Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 1.25 MI NW of FM 571 · Structure no. 230680169702006

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,472
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2214 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2214 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 1,472 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFM 2214
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI NW of FM 571
RouteState Highway 2214
StateTexas
Coordinates32.3237, -98.64592
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,472 (2020)
Projected traffic1,520 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2214 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FM 2214 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 FM 2214 over Draw carry?

About 1,472 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2214 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2214 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.