US Bridges

FM 2337 over Callahan Draw

Good

Hale County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of IH 27 · Structure no. 050960242001001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2337 over Callahan Draw is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 2337 over Callahan Draw in Hale County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2033. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2337
CrossesCallahan Draw
Location0.2 MI S of IH 27
RouteState Highway 2337
StateTexas
Coordinates34.11387, -101.7661
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2337 over Callahan Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2337 over Callahan 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2337 over Callahan Draw carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2337 over Callahan Draw?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2337 over Callahan Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.