US Bridges

FM 2377 over Draw

Fair

Ellis County, Texas · 1.2 MI SE of SH 342 · Structure no. 180710226401002

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,314
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2377 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2377 over Draw in Ellis County, Texas. It was built in 1957, 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 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 4,314 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,730 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2377
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI SE of SH 342
RouteState Highway 2377
CountyEllis County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50263, -96.79294
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,314 (2020)
Projected traffic5,730 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 2377 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 2377 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 2377 over Draw carry?

About 4,314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2377 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2377 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.