US Bridges

RM 2596 over Draw

Good

Schleicher County, Texas · 3.85 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 072070164403003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
404
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2596 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2596 over Draw in Schleicher County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 404 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRM 2596
CrossesDraw
Location3.85 MI S of US 190
RouteState Highway 2596
StateTexas
Coordinates30.79923, -100.57844
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2020)
Projected traffic458 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2596 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2596 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2596 over Draw carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 2596 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2596 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.