US Bridges

SH 176 over Draw

Fair

Howard County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of IH 20 · Structure no. 081150054804005

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,861
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 176 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 176 over Draw in Howard 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 2,861 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,680 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 176
CrossesDraw
Location0.8 MI W of IH 20
RouteState Highway 176
CountyHoward County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26299, -101.51664
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic2,861 (2020)
Projected traffic2,680 by 2033
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 176 over Draw built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SH 176 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 176 over Draw carry?

About 2,861 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 176 over Draw?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 176 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.