US Bridges

Morgan Street over Draw

Good

Hill County, Texas · 0.07 MI N of SH 81 · Structure no. 091100B00465001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,022
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Street over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Morgan Street over Draw in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 2,022 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,700 by 2029. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMorgan Street
CrossesDraw
Location0.07 MI N of SH 81
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00159, -97.13349
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,022 (2020)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Street over Draw built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morgan Street over Draw carry?

About 2,022 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Morgan Street over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Street over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.