US Bridges

SH 86 over Draw

Fair

Briscoe County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of FM 2733 · Structure no. 250230030304013

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 86 over Draw in Briscoe County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 88 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 86
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI E of FM 2733
RouteState Highway 86
CountyBriscoe County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.3766, -100.97216
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,001 (2020)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 86 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SH 86 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 86 over Draw carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SH 86 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.