US Bridges

SH 36 over Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 230680045201015

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,431
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 over Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 3,431 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2033. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 36
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 36
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09578, -98.96993
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,431 (2020)
Projected traffic4,530 by 2033
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 over Draw carry?

About 3,431 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.