US Bridges

FM 2284 over Running Water Draw

Fair

Hale County, Texas · 1.8 MI S of FM 2881 · Structure no. 050960204602001

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2284 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2284 over Running Water Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2284
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location1.8 MI S of FM 2881
RouteState Highway 2284
CountyHale County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.27873, -102.02712
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2017)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 2284 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2284 over Running Water 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2284 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2284 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2284 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.