US Bridges

SH 15 over Draw

Fair

Hansford County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of SH 136 · Structure no. 040990079005001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
996
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 15 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 15 over Draw in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 77 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 996 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 15
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI W of SH 136
RouteState Highway 15
CountyHansford County
StateTexas
Coordinates36.26953, -101.43088
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic996 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 15 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 15 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 15 over Draw carry?

About 996 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 15 over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 15 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.