US Bridges

FM 2844 over Draw

Good

Starr County, Texas · 2.25 MI N of FM 490 · Structure no. 212140290802002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2844 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2844 over Draw in Starr 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 2844
CrossesDraw
Location2.25 MI N of FM 490
RouteState Highway 2844
StateTexas
Coordinates26.54663, -98.54189
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2024)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 FM 2844 over Draw built?

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

What condition is FM 2844 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2844 over Draw carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 2844 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2844 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.