US Bridges

Spur 2397 over Frio Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 2397 · Structure no. 051850016813050

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 2397 over Frio Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 2397 over Frio Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2033. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpur 2397
CrossesFrio Draw
Location0.4 MI N of FM 2397
RouteState Highway 2397
StateTexas
Coordinates34.63309, -102.71843
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2020)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Spur 2397 over Frio Draw built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 2397 over Frio 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Spur 2397 over Frio Draw carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Spur 2397 over Frio Draw?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 2397 over Frio Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.