US Bridges

FM 2441 over Draw

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 8.40 MI NW of US 77 · Structure no. 161960073806059

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
277
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2441 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2441 over Draw in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 277 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 388 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2441
CrossesDraw
Location8.40 MI NW of US 77
RouteState Highway 2441
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.32539, -97.41194
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2022)
Projected traffic388 by 2042
Trucks20%
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 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 2441 over Draw built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2441 over Draw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2441 over Draw carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 2441 over Draw?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2441 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.