US Bridges

SH 6 over Draw

Fair

Foard County, Texas · 0.21 MI S of US 70 · Structure no. 250790009803026

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Draw in Foard County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,990 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesSH 6
CrossesDraw
Location0.21 MI S of US 70
RouteState Highway 6
StateTexas
Coordinates33.98094, -99.72508
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2020)
Projected traffic2,990 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 6 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 6 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 6 over Draw carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.