US Bridges

FM 2569 over Draw

Fair

King County, Texas · 1.25 MI N of FM 193 · Structure no. 251350071104025

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2569 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2569 over Draw in King County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2569
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI N of FM 193
RouteState Highway 2569
StateTexas
Coordinates33.82789, -100.51636
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 inspectionMay 2023
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2569 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2569 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2569 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FM 2569 over Draw?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2569 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.