US Bridges

SH 86 over Draw

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 7.00 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 250970010501050

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 86 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 86 over Draw in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 86
CrossesDraw
Location7.00 MI W of US 287
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates34.52739, -100.55349
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2019)
Projected traffic570 by 2033
Trucks14%
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 86 over Draw built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 86 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 86 over Draw carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.