US Bridges

FM 2579 over Draw

Good

Wilson County, Texas · 0.90 MI SW of FM 1303 · Structure no. 152470255602001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2579 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2579 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFM 2579
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI SW of FM 1303
RouteState Highway 2579
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19536, -98.33387
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2023)
Projected traffic2,079 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2579 over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2579 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2579 over Draw carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FM 2579 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2579 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.