US Bridges

SH 256 over Draw

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 0.55 MI W of FM 3517 · Structure no. 250970054102043

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
372
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 256 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 256 over Draw in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 372 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 256
CrossesDraw
Location0.55 MI W of FM 3517
RouteState Highway 256
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.67436, -100.70951
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic372 (2020)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 256 over Draw built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 256 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 256 over Draw carry?

About 372 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 256 over Draw?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 256 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.