US Bridges

SH 92 over Draw

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 540 · Structure no. 080770031802008

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 92 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 97 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 458 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 92
CrossesDraw
Location1.90 MI E of FM 540
RouteState Highway 92
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89466, -100.19655
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2020)
Projected traffic830 by 2033
Trucks22%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 92 over Draw built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is SH 92 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 92 over Draw carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.