US Bridges

SH 316 over Draw

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 3.63 MI E of SH 238 · Structure no. 130290058001013

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
963
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 316 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 316 over Draw in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 963 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 316
CrossesDraw
Location3.63 MI E of SH 238
RouteState Highway 316
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.54664, -96.58111
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 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 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic963 (2023)
Projected traffic990 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 316 over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 316 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 316 over Draw carry?

About 963 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 316 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SH 316 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.