US Bridges

SH 279 over Draw

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 5.15 MI S of FM 2940 · Structure no. 230250048004015

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,297
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 279 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 279 over Draw in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 92 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 1,297 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,770 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 279
CrossesDraw
Location5.15 MI S of FM 2940
RouteState Highway 279
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96036, -99.12802
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,297 (2020)
Projected traffic1,770 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 279 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SH 279 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 279 over Draw carry?

About 1,297 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 279 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SH 279 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.