US Bridges

SH 97 over Draw

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 0.20 MI E of IH 35 Bu · Structure no. 221420048301030

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
68 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,022
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 97 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 97 over Draw in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 7,022 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,290 by 2036. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 97
CrossesDraw
Location0.20 MI E of IH 35 Bu
RouteState Highway 97
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.43774, -99.23126
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,022 (2020)
Projected traffic11,290 by 2036
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 97 over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 97 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 97 over Draw carry?

About 7,022 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SH 97 over Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 97 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.