US Bridges

Old HWY 8 over Draw

Fair

Jasper County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of US 96 · Structure no. 201220AA0273001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 8 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 8 over Draw in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld HWY 8
CrossesDraw
Location0.30 MI N of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94645, -93.99256
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 8 over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 8 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 8 over Draw carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old HWY 8 over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 8 over Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.