US Bridges

SH 206 over Sabanna Creek Draw

Good

Eastland County, Texas · 0.40 MI NE of Callahan Cl · Structure no. 230680263801005

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,932
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 206 over Sabanna Creek Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 206 over Sabanna Creek Draw in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 206
CrossesSabanna Creek Draw
Location0.40 MI NE of Callahan Cl
RouteState Highway 206
StateTexas
Coordinates32.19242, -99.10941
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 geometry6: 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,932 (2019)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 206 over Sabanna Creek Draw built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 206 over Sabanna Creek 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 206 over Sabanna Creek Draw carry?

About 1,932 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 206 over Sabanna Creek Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 206 over Sabanna Creek Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.