US Bridges

FM 2534 over Draw

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of FM 266 · Structure no. 251380243102001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2534 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2534 over Draw in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 2534
CrossesDraw
Location0.85 MI W of FM 266
RouteState Highway 2534
CountyKnox County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52876, -99.54807
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks42%
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 2534 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2534 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 2534 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 2534 over Draw?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2534 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.