US Bridges

SH 206 over Draw

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 2.45 MI NE of US 84 · Structure no. 230420045203013

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,471
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 1925 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 100 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 1,471 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206
CrossesDraw
Location2.45 MI NE of US 84
RouteState Highway 206
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86836, -99.38918
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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,471 (2020)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 206 over Draw built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 1,471 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.