US Bridges

SH 31 over Draw

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of FM 3204 · Structure no. 101080016403033

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,828
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 over Draw in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 10,828 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,240 by 2033. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 105 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 31
CrossesDraw
Location0.1 MI E of FM 3204
RouteState Highway 31
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30498, -95.60283
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width105 ft (31.9 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,828 (2020)
Projected traffic15,240 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure5
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 SH 31 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 31 over Draw carry?

About 10,828 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.