US Bridges

SH 185 over Draw

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 5.64 MI E of SH 238 · Structure no. 130290014406054

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,919 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 185
CrossesDraw
Location5.64 MI E of SH 238
RouteState Highway 185
StateTexas
Coordinates28.4162, -96.65432
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,919 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2033
Trucks12%
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 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns SH 185 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.