US Bridges

SH 21 over Draw

Good

Houston County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of FM 2498 · Structure no. 111140011706207

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21 over Draw in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSH 21
CrossesDraw
Location0.55 MI SW of FM 2498
RouteState Highway 21
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11238, -95.68494
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2038
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 21 over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 21 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 21 over Draw carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over Draw?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 21 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.