US Bridges

FM 2072 over Draw

Fair

Wilbarger County, Texas · 4.0 MI NE of US 283 · Structure no. 032440185602002

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2072 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2072 over Draw in Wilbarger County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 103 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2072
CrossesDraw
Location4.0 MI NE of US 283
RouteState Highway 2072
StateTexas
Coordinates34.19973, -99.20936
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 loadOther
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 traffic103 (2020)
Projected traffic144 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2072 over Draw built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2072 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2072 over Draw carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is FM 2072 over Draw?

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

Who owns FM 2072 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.