US Bridges

SH 206 over Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 153 · Structure no. 230420007803003

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,715
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 206 over Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5,715 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,790 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI S of SH 153
RouteState Highway 206
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82536, -99.42304
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,715 (2020)
Projected traffic9,790 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 206 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 206 over Draw carry?

About 5,715 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.