US Bridges

SH 6 over Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of US 183 · Structure no. 230680000704050

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,846
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 2,846 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,620 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 6
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI NE of US 183
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39151, -98.97191
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 inspectionFebruary 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,846 (2019)
Projected traffic3,620 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 6 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SH 6 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 6 over Draw carry?

About 2,846 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.