US Bridges

FM 2243 over Drain

Good

Williamson County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of US 183 · Structure no. 142460T00183023

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,543
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

FM 2243 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2243 over Drain in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,240 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFM 2243
CrossesDrain
Location1.10 MI E of US 183
RouteState Highway 2243
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58284, -97.83546
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic6,543 (2020)
Projected traffic9,240 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2243 over Drain built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2243 over Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2243 over Drain carry?

About 6,543 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 2243 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns FM 2243 over Drain?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.