US Bridges

FM 2714 over Draw

Good

Fayette County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of FM 1457 · Structure no. 130760313501001

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2714 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2714 over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 56 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFM 2714
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI E of FM 1457
RouteState Highway 2714
StateTexas
Coordinates30.0772, -96.65381
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic370 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2714 over Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 2714 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2714 over Draw carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2714 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2714 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.