US Bridges

FM 2526 over Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 2.1 MI W of SH206 · Structure no. 230680237601006

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2526 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2526 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 138 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2526
CrossesDraw
Location2.1 MI W of SH206
RouteState Highway 2222
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2724, -99.04694
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2020)
Projected traffic193 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2526 over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2526 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2526 over Draw carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2526 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2526 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.