US Bridges

FM 2325 over Draw

Good

Hays County, Texas · 3.3 MI E of FM 165 · Structure no. 141060028502004

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2325 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2325 over Draw in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 65 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2033. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM 2325
CrossesDraw
Location3.3 MI E of FM 165
RouteState Highway 2325
StateTexas
Coordinates30.09894, -98.25405
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2015)
Projected traffic910 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2325 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FM 2325 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2325 over Draw carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2325 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2325 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.