US Bridges

SH 238 over Draw

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.33 MI S of FM 1090 · Structure no. 130290014404046

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,502
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 238 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 238 over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,502 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,550 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 238
CrossesDraw
Location0.33 MI S of FM 1090
RouteState Highway 238
StateTexas
Coordinates28.59652, -96.64072
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,502 (2023)
Projected traffic5,550 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 238 over Draw built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 238 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 238 over Draw carry?

About 4,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 238 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 238 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.