US Bridges

FM 2683 over Draw

Fair

Marion County, Texas · 1.35 MI E of FM 248 · Structure no. 191550268501001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2683 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2683 over Draw in Marion County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesFM 2683
CrossesDraw
Location1.35 MI E of FM 248
RouteState Highway 2683
StateTexas
Coordinates32.8726, -94.2572
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2683 over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2683 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2683 over Draw carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2683 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns FM 2683 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.