US Bridges

FM 2830 over Draw

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 201460288702001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2830 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2830 over Draw in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,514 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2830
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 2830
CountyLiberty County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05012, -94.69505
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2022)
Projected traffic1,514 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2830 over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2830 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2830 over Draw carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is FM 2830 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2830 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.