US Bridges

RM 2469 over Draw

Good

Irion County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 071190246801003

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,289
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2469 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2469 over Draw in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1960, 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 1,289 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,248 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2469
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of US 67
RouteState Highway 2469
CountyIrion County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.26557, -100.82158
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,289 (2020)
Projected traffic2,248 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 RM 2469 over Draw built?

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

What condition is RM 2469 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2469 over Draw carry?

About 1,289 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is RM 2469 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2469 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.