US Bridges

RM 2241 over Draw

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 4.75 MI N of SH 261 · Structure no. 141500220901001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
605
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2241 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying RM 2241 over Draw in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 605 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 839 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRM 2241
CrossesDraw
Location4.75 MI N of SH 261
RouteState Highway 2241
StateTexas
Coordinates30.87732, -98.47262
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic605 (2020)
Projected traffic839 by 2039
Trucks6%
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 RM 2241 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2241 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 RM 2241 over Draw carry?

About 605 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RM 2241 over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2241 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.