US Bridges

FM 2408 over Draw

Fair

Shackelford County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of Stephens C/L · Structure no. 082090228601009

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2408 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2408 over Draw in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 80 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2408
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI W of Stephens C/L
RouteState Highway 2408
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.55289, -99.10049
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 2408 over Draw built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is FM 2408 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2408 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2408 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns FM 2408 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.