US Bridges

SH 207 over Draw

Fair

Garza County, Texas · 6.60 MI N of FM 211 · Structure no. 050860045305015

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 207 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 207 over Draw in Garza County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 75 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 207
CrossesDraw
Location6.60 MI N of FM 211
RouteState Highway 207
CountyGarza County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.38107, -101.38609
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 207 over Draw built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 207 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 207 over Draw carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SH 207 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 207 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.