US Bridges

SH 206 over Draw

Good

Coleman County, Texas · 1.00 MI SW of Brown C/L · Structure no. 230420263805003

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,326
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 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,326 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,930 by 2033. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 206
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI SW of Brown C/L
RouteState Highway 206
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06481, -99.20744
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,326 (2020)
Projected traffic1,930 by 2033
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 206 over Draw carry?

About 1,326 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.