RM 2469 over Draw

Good

Irion County, Texas · 19.2 MI W of US 67 · Structure no. 071190246801006

Built: 1964; 61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition: Good; inspected April 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 698; 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 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,217 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2469

CrossesDraw

Location19.2 MI W of US 67

RouteState Highway 2469

CountyIrion County

StateTexas

Coordinates31.29903, -101.11461

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.
Culvert	7 Good	Some 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria

Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4

Design loadUnknown

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)

Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)

Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2020)

Projected traffic1,217 by 2038

Trucks9%

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 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

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 698 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RM 2469 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2469 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.