US Bridges

SH 326 over Draw

Fair

Hardin County, Texas · 0.70 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. 201010060101008

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,728
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 326 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 326 over Draw in Hardin County, Texas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,728 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,890 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 326
CrossesDraw
Location0.70 MI S of SH 105
RouteState Highway 326
CountyHardin County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12939, -94.40379
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,728 (2022)
Projected traffic5,890 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 326 over Draw built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 326 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 326 over Draw carry?

About 5,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 326 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 326 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.