US Bridges

FM 2598 over Draw

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 2.25 MI N of SH 92 · Structure no. 080770259602001

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2598 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2598 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2598
CrossesDraw
Location2.25 MI N of SH 92
RouteState Highway 2598
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8928, -100.43023
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2598 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2598 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2598 over Draw carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is FM 2598 over Draw?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2598 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.