US Bridges

FM 2548 over Draw

Good

Madison County, Texas · 2.85 MI E of SH 21 · Structure no. 171540254801002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2548 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying FM 2548 over Draw in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2041. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFM 2548
CrossesDraw
Location2.85 MI E of SH 21
RouteState Highway 2548
StateTexas
Coordinates31.03471, -95.69961
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic139 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 2548 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2548 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2548 over Draw carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2548 over Draw?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2548 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.