US Bridges

Pr 1836 over Draw

Fair

Harris County, Texas · Inter of SH134 & P1836 · Structure no. 121020037601001

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 1836 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Pr 1836 over Draw in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesPr 1836
CrossesDraw
LocationInter of SH134 & P1836
RouteState Highway 1836
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73307, -95.08949
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2022)
Projected traffic258 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Pr 1836 over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 1836 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 Pr 1836 over Draw carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pr 1836 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 1836 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.