US Bridges

SH 86 over Draw

Good

Hall County, Texas · 4.4 MI N of SH 70 · Structure no. 250970010502063

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2022 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 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 86
CrossesDraw
Location4.4 MI N of SH 70
RouteState Highway 86
StateTexas
Coordinates34.44991, -100.83748
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2022)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks33%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 2024, making it 1 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 86 over Draw carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is SH 86 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 86 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.