US Bridges

US 67 over Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of FM 1026 · Structure no. 230420007805031

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,576
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 67 over Draw in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,576 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 67
CrossesDraw
Location0.40 MI SE of FM 1026
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75313, -99.45351
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,576 (2020)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 67 over Draw built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 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 US 67 over Draw carry?

About 1,576 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 67 over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.