US Bridges

FM 2757 over Draw

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 2.6 MI SE of FM 740 · Structure no. 181300281501002

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2757 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2757 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 397 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2757
CrossesDraw
Location2.6 MI SE of FM 740
RouteState Highway 2757
StateTexas
Coordinates32.67124, -96.47069
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2019)
Projected traffic790 by 2033
Trucks18%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2757 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FM 2757 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2757 over Draw carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM 2757 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2757 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.