US Bridges

RM 2243 over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of Toll 183A · Structure no. 142460210301002

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,227
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2243 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2243 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 69 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 13,227 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRM 2243
CrossesDraw
Location1.1 MI E of Toll 183A
RouteState Highway 2243
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58196, -97.81638
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,227 (2023)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2243 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is RM 2243 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does RM 2243 over Draw carry?

About 13,227 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 2243 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns RM 2243 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.