US Bridges

SH 163 over Draw

Good

Crockett County, Texas · 0.8 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 070530041202005

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,337
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 163 over Draw in Crockett County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 93 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 1,337 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesSH 163
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI N of US 190
RouteState Highway 163
StateTexas
Coordinates30.92297, -101.16342
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,337 (2023)
Projected traffic2,022 by 2038
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 163 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SH 163 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 163 over Draw carry?

About 1,337 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 163 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.