US Bridges

SH 172 over Draw

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of FM 1823 · Structure no. 131210042001016

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,907
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 172 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 172 over Draw in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 92 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 2,907 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2033. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 172
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI S of FM 1823
RouteState Highway 172
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91433, -96.47506
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,907 (2020)
Projected traffic3,510 by 2033
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 172 over Draw built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SH 172 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 172 over Draw carry?

About 2,907 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SH 172 over Draw?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns SH 172 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.