US Bridges

RM 2243 over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of Toll 183A · Structure no. 142460210301003

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 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, 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,465 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRM 2243
CrossesDraw
Location1.5 MI E of Toll 183A
RouteState Highway 2243
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58531, -97.81154
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,227 (2023)
Projected traffic10,465 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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.

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 6% are trucks.

How long is RM 2243 over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2243 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.