US Bridges

SH 92 over Draw

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 2.05 MI E of FM 1661 · Structure no. 081280031801002

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,583
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 92 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 92 over Draw in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 99 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 1,583 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,190 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 92
CrossesDraw
Location2.05 MI E of FM 1661
RouteState Highway 92
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.92307, -99.91732
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,583 (2019)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 92 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is SH 92 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 92 over Draw carry?

About 1,583 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 92 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SH 92 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.