US Bridges

FM 2616 over Draw

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 5.2 MI S of FM 530 · Structure no. 131430260001001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2616 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2616 over Draw in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2616
CrossesDraw
Location5.2 MI S of FM 530
RouteState Highway 2616
StateTexas
Coordinates29.36362, -96.90656
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 2616 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2616 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2616 over Draw carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2616 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2616 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.