FM 2505 over Draw

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Wilson County, Texas · 2.40 MI S of SH 97 · Structure no. 152470318802001

Built: 1971; 54 years old
Condition: Good; inspected July 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 28 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 365; 2023 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2505 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2505 over Draw in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 2505

CrossesDraw

Location2.40 MI S of SH 97

RouteState Highway 2505

CountyWilson County

StateTexas

Coordinates29.02867, -98.25455

Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert	7 Good	Some 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

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 spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)

Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)

Roadway width30 ft (9 m)

Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2023)

Projected traffic511 by 2042

Trucks6%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 2505 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2505 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 2505 over Draw carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 2505 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2505 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.