US Bridges

FM 2728 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.50 MI NE of US 80 · Structure no. 181300251201004

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,995
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2728 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2728 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,995 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,863 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2728
CrossesDraw
Location1.50 MI NE of US 80
RouteState Highway 2728
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.73636, -96.1502
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,995 (2023)
Projected traffic2,863 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2728 over Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2728 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2728 over Draw carry?

About 1,995 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2728 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2728 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.