SH 172 over Draw

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 5.5 MI S of FM 616 E · Structure no. 131210042002003

Built: 1933; 92 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition: Good; inspected April 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 4 main spans
Daily traffic: 2,008; 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 1964, 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 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 2,008 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 172

CrossesDraw

Location5.5 MI S of FM 616 E

RouteState Highway 172

CountyJackson County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.76444, -96.45746

Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

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 rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete

DeckNot applicable

Main spans4

Design loadUnknown

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)

Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,008 (2020)

Projected traffic2,700 by 2033

Trucks25%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 1964.

What condition is SH 172 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 172 over Draw carry?

About 2,008 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 172 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 172 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.