US Bridges

FM 2208 over Draw

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 2.80 MI S of FM 449 · Structure no. 191030013814068

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,713
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2208 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2208 over Draw in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,713 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2208
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI S of FM 449
RouteState Highway 2208
StateTexas
Coordinates32.56552, -94.66358
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,713 (2018)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2208 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2208 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 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2208 over Draw carry?

About 2,713 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2208 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2208 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.