US Bridges

SH 163 over Draw

Good

Crockett County, Texas · 15.15 MI South of RM 1973 · Structure no. 070530041204015

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 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 1965, so it is 60 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

CarriesSH 163
CrossesDraw
Location15.15 MI South of RM 1973
RouteState Highway 163
StateTexas
Coordinates30.316, -101.08848
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
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 spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic126 by 2038
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 163 over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 163 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.