US Bridges

FM 2623 over Draw

Good

Guadalupe County, Texas · 2.10 MI E of SH 123 · Structure no. 150950288202002

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2623 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2623 over Draw in Guadalupe County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2623
CrossesDraw
Location2.10 MI E of SH 123
RouteState Highway 2623
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6712, -97.93037
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2020)
Projected traffic540 by 2033
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2623 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2623 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2623 over Draw carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 2623 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2623 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.