US Bridges

SH 62 over Draw

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of FM 253 · Structure no. 201220024301013

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,219
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 62 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 62 over Draw in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 69 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 5,219 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,680 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 62
CrossesDraw
Location0.50 MI SE of FM 253
RouteState Highway 62
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.42553, -93.95408
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,219 (2022)
Projected traffic6,680 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 62 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SH 62 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 62 over Draw carry?

About 5,219 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 62 over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 62 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.