US Bridges

RM 2034 over Draw

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 4.20 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 072260201004005

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
188
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2034 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2034 over Draw in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRM 2034
CrossesDraw
Location4.20 MI SW of US 87
RouteState Highway 2034
StateTexas
Coordinates31.64664, -100.77848
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks6%
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 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 RM 2034 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 2034 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2034 over Draw carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RM 2034 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2034 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.