US Bridges

FM 2843 over Draw

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of FM 487 · Structure no. 142460287002006

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,599
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2843 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2843 over Draw in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 53 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 1,599 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,239 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2843
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI N of FM 487
RouteState Highway 2843
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86276, -97.74189
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 inspectionMarch 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,599 (2021)
Projected traffic2,239 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2843 over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FM 2843 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2843 over Draw carry?

About 1,599 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2843 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2843 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.