US Bridges

US 96 Ml & FR over Draw

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of SH 327 · Structure no. 201010006505100

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,216
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 96 Ml & FR over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 96 Ml & FR over Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 55 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 11,216 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,702 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

CarriesUS 96 Ml & FR
CrossesDraw
Location0.10 MI S of SH 327
RouteU.S. Route 96
StateTexas
Coordinates30.33923, -94.15118
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,216 (2022)
Projected traffic15,702 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 96 Ml & FR over Draw built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is US 96 Ml & FR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 96 Ml & FR over Draw carry?

About 11,216 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 96 Ml & FR over Draw?

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

Who owns US 96 Ml & FR over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.