US Bridges

FM 2790 over Draw

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 3.55 MI S of FM 471 · Structure no. 151630288301003

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,172
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2790 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2790 over Draw in Medina 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 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 3,172 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,836 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM 2790
CrossesDraw
Location3.55 MI S of FM 471
RouteState Highway 2790
StateTexas
Coordinates29.26128, -98.80479
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,172 (2024)
Projected traffic5,836 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2790 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 2790 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2790 over Draw carry?

About 3,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FM 2790 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2790 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.