US Bridges

RM 2139 over Draw

Good

Sterling County, Texas · 7.20 MI SW of SH 163 · Structure no. 072160346201002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2139 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2139 over Draw in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 59% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRM 2139
CrossesDraw
Location7.20 MI SW of SH 163
RouteState Highway 2139
StateTexas
Coordinates31.69195, -101.13516
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks59%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 RM 2139 over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2139 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2139 over Draw carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 59% are trucks.

How long is RM 2139 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2139 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.