US Bridges

SH 70 over Draw

Fair

Coke County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of Nolan C/L · Structure no. 070410026404009

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,688
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 70 over Draw in Coke County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 92 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 5 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 1,688 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDraw
Location1.35 MI S of Nolan C/L
RouteState Highway 70
CountyCoke County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06471, -100.30542
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,688 (2022)
Projected traffic2,130 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 70 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SH 70 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 70 over Draw carry?

About 1,688 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Draw?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.