US Bridges

RM 2243 over Draw

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.85 MI E of Toll 183A · Structure no. 142460210301004

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,543
2020 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 2004, 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 6,543 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,730 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRM 2243
CrossesDraw
Location1.85 MI E of Toll 183A
RouteState Highway 2243
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58756, -97.80787
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,543 (2020)
Projected traffic8,730 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$14,000
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 2004.

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 6,543 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is RM 2243 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2243 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.