US Bridges

SH 33 over Draw

Good

Hemphill County, Texas · 8.9 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 041070041701002

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 33 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 33 over Draw in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 84 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 33
CrossesDraw
Location8.9 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 33
StateTexas
Coordinates35.79368, -100.23187
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2013)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2033
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 33 over Draw built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SH 33 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 33 over Draw carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 33 over Draw?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 33 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.