US Bridges

FM 2396 over Running Water Draw

Good

Parmer County, Texas · 4.1 MI N of US 60 · Structure no. 051850233301001

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2396 over Running Water Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2396 over Running Water Draw in Parmer County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2396
CrossesRunning Water Draw
Location4.1 MI N of US 60
RouteState Highway 2396
CountyParmer County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.48501, -102.99112
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2013)
Projected traffic90 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2396 over Running Water Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2396 over Running Water 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 FM 2396 over Running Water Draw carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is FM 2396 over Running Water Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2396 over Running Water Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.