US Bridges

SH 24 over Draw

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 1.54MI S of Delta CO Line · Structure no. 011170013602120

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,639
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 24 over Draw in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5,639 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,440 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 24
CrossesDraw
Location1.54MI S of Delta CO Line
RouteState Highway 24
StateTexas
Coordinates33.27975, -95.88066
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,639 (2020)
Projected traffic8,440 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 24 over Draw built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SH 24 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 24 over Draw carry?

About 5,639 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.