US Bridges

RM 2355 over Draw

Fair

Ward County, Texas · 0.45 MI NE of FM 516 · Structure no. 062380280602001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2355 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2355 over Draw in Ward County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 65 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 5 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2355
CrossesDraw
Location0.45 MI NE of FM 516
RouteState Highway 2355
CountyWard County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48521, -103.40364
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2020)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2033
Trucks3%
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 RM 2355 over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is RM 2355 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 2024.

How much traffic does RM 2355 over Draw carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is RM 2355 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2355 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.