US Bridges

FM 2246 over Draw

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 2.40 MI E of US 96 · Structure no. 201220212001003

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,820
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2246 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2246 over Draw in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2246
CrossesDraw
Location2.40 MI E of US 96
RouteState Highway 2246
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35349, -94.0329
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 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,820 (2022)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2246 over Draw built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2246 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 2246 over Draw carry?

About 2,820 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2246 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2246 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.