US Bridges

FM 2319 over Champion Creek Draw

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of FM 644 · Structure no. 081680247301003

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
141
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2319 over Champion Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2319 over Champion Creek Draw in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2319
CrossesChampion Creek Draw
Location1.5 MI E of FM 644
RouteState Highway 2319
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34768, -100.67915
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2319 over Champion Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2319 over Champion Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2319 over Champion Creek Draw carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 2319 over Champion Creek Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2319 over Champion Creek Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.