US Bridges

SH 6 over Draw

Fair

Knox County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 251380009805013

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 6 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 6 over Draw in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 91 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 6
CrossesDraw
Location0.90 MI S of US 82
RouteState Highway 6
CountyKnox County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.57101, -99.78966
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic820 by 2033
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 6 over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 6 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 SH 6 over Draw carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is SH 6 over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SH 6 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.