US Bridges

SH 274 over Draw

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of FM 148 · Structure no. 181300056101011

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,471
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 274 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 274 over Draw in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 77 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 8,471 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,847 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 274
CrossesDraw
Location1.05 MI S of FM 148
RouteState Highway 274
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.39324, -96.2418
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,471 (2023)
Projected traffic10,847 by 2042
Trucks17%
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 274 over Draw built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is SH 274 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 274 over Draw carry?

About 8,471 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 274 over Draw?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 274 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.