US Bridges

SH 237 over Draw

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 2.90 MI SW of FM 1291 · Structure no. 130760026702010

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 237 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 237 over Draw in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 102 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,687 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,920 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 237
CrossesDraw
Location2.90 MI SW of FM 1291
RouteState Highway 237
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.97382, -96.76794
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,687 (2024)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 237 over Draw built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 237 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 237 over Draw carry?

About 3,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 237 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SH 237 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.