US Bridges

SH 185 over Draw

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 2.80 MI E of SH 238 · Structure no. 130290014406053

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,919
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 185 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 185 over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,919 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 185
CrossesDraw
Location2.80 MI E of SH 238
RouteState Highway 185
StateTexas
Coordinates28.41329, -96.69978
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 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 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2033
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 185 over Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 185 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 185 over Draw carry?

About 1,919 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 185 over Draw?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 185 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.