US Bridges

FM 2641 over Blackwater Draw

Fair

Lubbock County, Texas · 1.00 MI W of IH 27 · Structure no. 051520274002002

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,607
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2641 over Blackwater Draw is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2641 over Blackwater Draw in Lubbock County, Texas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,607 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,370 by 2033. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2641
CrossesBlackwater Draw
Location1.00 MI W of IH 27
RouteState Highway 2641
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64931, -101.85095
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,607 (2020)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2033
Trucks7%
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 2641 over Blackwater Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2641 over Blackwater 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2641 over Blackwater Draw carry?

About 2,607 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2641 over Blackwater Draw?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2641 over Blackwater Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.