US Bridges

FM 2292 over Drain

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.85 MI N of SH 44 · Structure no. 161780214201002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2292 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2292 over Drain in Nueces 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,426 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesFM 2292
CrossesDrain
Location0.85 MI N of SH 44
RouteState Highway 2292
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79662, -97.54752
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2022)
Projected traffic5,426 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2292 over Drain built?

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

What condition is FM 2292 over Drain 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2292 over Drain carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM 2292 over Drain?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FM 2292 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.