US Bridges

SH 36 over Draw

Fair

Austin County, Texas · 0.08 MI N of FM 2429 · Structure no. 130080018702423

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,535
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Draw in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 98 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 11,535 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,150 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36
CrossesDraw
Location0.08 MI N of FM 2429
RouteState Highway 36
CountyAustin County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.92593, -96.2451
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,535 (2020)
Projected traffic16,150 by 2033
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 36 over Draw built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SH 36 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Draw carry?

About 11,535 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 36 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.