US Bridges

SH 36 over Draw

Good

Comanche County, Texas · 3.85 MI SE of FM 589 · Structure no. 230470018202002

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,540
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Draw in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 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 2,540 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,790 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 36
CrossesDraw
Location3.85 MI SE of FM 589
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92014, -98.63204
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,540 (2019)
Projected traffic3,790 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
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 36 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SH 36 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Draw carry?

About 2,540 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.