RM 2886 over Draw

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 20.10 MI S of IH 10 · Structure no. 061860290501001

Built: 1970; 55 years old
Condition: Good; inspected November 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 22 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 30; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2886 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2886 over Draw in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2886

CrossesDraw

Location20.10 MI S of IH 10

RouteState Highway 2886

CountyPecos County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.64293, -102.19095

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionNovember 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations

Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans2

Design loadHS 20

Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)

Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)

Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)

Projected traffic42 by 2042

Trucks7%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 RM 2886 over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2886 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 RM 2886 over Draw carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RM 2886 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2886 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.