US Bridges

SH 70 over Draw

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of FM 611 · Structure no. 080770026303006

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
828
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 70 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 70 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 828 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDraw
Location1.00 MI N of FM 611
RouteState Highway 70
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86595, -100.4702
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic828 (2020)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 70 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 70 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 70 over Draw carry?

About 828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.