US Bridges

SH 202 over Draw

Fair

Bee County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 2441 · Structure no. 160130044703020

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 202 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 202 over Draw in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,261 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 202
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI E of FM 2441
RouteState Highway 202
CountyBee County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.39051, -97.41667
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2022)
Projected traffic1,261 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SH 202 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 202 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 202 over Draw carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 202 over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 202 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.