US Bridges

SH 92 over Draw

Fair

Fisher County, Texas · 3.65 MI E of FM 540 · Structure no. 080770031802010

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
458
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 92 over Draw in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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 458 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 92
CrossesDraw
Location3.65 MI E of FM 540
RouteState Highway 92
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89464, -100.16687
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

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 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.