US Bridges

FM 2568 over Draw

Fair

Hardeman County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Lp 133 · Structure no. 251000004311168

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2568 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2568 over Draw in Hardeman County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2568
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI S of Lp 133
RouteState Highway 2568
StateTexas
Coordinates34.29533, -99.75565
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2013)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2033
Trucks30%
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 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 2568 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2568 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2568 over Draw carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FM 2568 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2568 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.