US Bridges

FM 2996 over Draw

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 1.25 MI S of FM 1121 · Structure no. 231600300201001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2996 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2996 over Draw in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 178 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2996
CrossesDraw
Location1.25 MI S of FM 1121
RouteState Highway 2996
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19465, -99.34274
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2020)
Projected traffic178 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2996 over Draw built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2996 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2996 over Draw carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FM 2996 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2996 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.