US Bridges

FM 2509 over Medio Creek Draw

Good

Karnes County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of US 181 · Structure no. 161290010012110

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2509 over Medio Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2509 over Medio Creek Draw in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 2509
CrossesMedio Creek Draw
Location0.05 MI NW of US 181
RouteState Highway 2509
StateTexas
Coordinates28.721, -97.85129
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2022)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2509 over Medio Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2509 over Medio Creek 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 FM 2509 over Medio Creek Draw carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2509 over Medio Creek Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2509 over Medio Creek Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.