US Bridges

RM 2338 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 1.00 MI SE of FM 970 · Structure no. 142460221101001

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,332
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 2338 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying RM 2338 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 68 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 1,332 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 2338
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI SE of FM 970
RouteState Highway 2338
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76814, -97.84654
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,332 (2020)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RM 2338 over Draw built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is RM 2338 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RM 2338 over Draw carry?

About 1,332 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is RM 2338 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns RM 2338 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.