SH 61 over Draw
FairChambers County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of FM 1663 · Structure no. 200360024203003
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1940
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,838
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 61 over Draw is a concrete slab carrying SH 61 over Draw in Chambers County, Texas. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 103 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 2,838 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 61 over Draw built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.
What condition is SH 61 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 61 over Draw carry?
About 2,838 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 61 over Draw?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SH 61 over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.