US Bridges

SH 70 over Draw

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of SH 92 · Structure no. 080770026304007

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,449
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 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 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 1,449 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,170 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 70
CrossesDraw
Location0.80 MI SE of SH 92
RouteState Highway 70
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.84562, -100.45537
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,449 (2020)
Projected traffic2,170 by 2033
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 70 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

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 1,449 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 70 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 70 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.