US Bridges

FM 252 over Draw

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 1.65 MI NW of FM 1013 · Structure no. 201220078501009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 252 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 252 over Draw in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,434 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 252
CrossesDraw
Location1.65 MI NW of FM 1013
RouteState Highway 252
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.68548, -93.91749
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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2022)
Projected traffic1,434 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 252 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 252 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 252 over Draw carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 252 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FM 252 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.