US Bridges

SH 163 over Draw

Good

Crockett County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of SH 137 · Structure no. 070530041203007

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,015
2020 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 2002, 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 1,015 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,922 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 163
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 MI N of SH 137
RouteState Highway 163
StateTexas
Coordinates30.77621, -101.18321
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior 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 spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,015 (2020)
Projected traffic1,922 by 2038
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 2002.

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 1,015 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 163 over Draw?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.