US Bridges

SH 31 over Draw

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 3204 · Structure no. 101080016403034

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,663
2021 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 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 12,663 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,728 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 110 ft wide.

CarriesSH 31
CrossesDraw
Location0.2 MI E of FM 3204
RouteState Highway 31
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30606, -95.60003
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,663 (2021)
Projected traffic17,728 by 2041
Trucks12%
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. It was reconstructed in 1984.

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 12,663 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.