US Bridges

SH 49 over Draw

Fair

Cass County, Texas · 0.65 MI S of SH 11 · Structure no. 190340022204021

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,170
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 49 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 49 over Draw in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 89 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 3,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 49
CrossesDraw
Location0.65 MI S of SH 11
RouteState Highway 49
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.98483, -94.60107
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,170 (2020)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 49 over Draw built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SH 49 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 49 over Draw carry?

About 3,170 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is SH 49 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 49 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.