US Bridges

FM 2727 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.80 MI NE of SH 243 · Structure no. 181300274601001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,669
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2727 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2727 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,669 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2727
CrossesDraw
Location1.80 MI NE of SH 243
RouteState Highway 2727
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.6015, -96.25563
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,669 (2019)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 2727 over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2727 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2727 over Draw carry?

About 2,669 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2727 over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2727 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.