US Bridges

SH 86 over Draw

Good

Hall County, Texas · 6.65 MI W of US 287 · Structure no. 250970010501051

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 86
CrossesDraw
Location6.65 MI W of US 287
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates34.52742, -100.5479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 86 over Draw carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.