US Bridges

SH 163 over Draw

Fair

Irion County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 071190041201001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
127 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,598
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 163 over Draw in Irion County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 93 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 1,598 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,492 by 2038. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 163
CrossesDraw
Location0.4 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 163
CountyIrion County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.12483, -101.16863
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,598 (2023)
Projected traffic2,492 by 2038
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 163 over Draw built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 163 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 163 over Draw carry?

About 1,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 163 over Draw?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.