US Bridges

US 69 NB over Draw

Good

Hardin County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of FM 420 · Structure no. 201010020009034

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 NB over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 69 NB over Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 101 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 3,761 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,680 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 69 NB
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI N of FM 420
RouteU.S. Route 69
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46063, -94.389
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,761 (2022)
Projected traffic4,680 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 69 NB over Draw built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 69 NB 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 69 NB over Draw carry?

About 3,761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 69 NB over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns US 69 NB over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.