US Bridges

FM 2711 over Draw

Good

Ochiltree County, Texas · 3.6 MI S of FM 377 · Structure no. 041790272601001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2711 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2711 over Draw in Ochiltree County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 204 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFM 2711
CrossesDraw
Location3.6 MI S of FM 377
RouteState Highway 2711
StateTexas
Coordinates36.3397, -100.61924
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic280 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2711 over Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is FM 2711 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2711 over Draw carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2711 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2711 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.