SH 105 over Draw

Fair

Liberty County, Texas · 1.8 MI SE of FM 2518 · Structure no. 201460095101007

Built: 1968; 57 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected March 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete
Length: 27 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 6,327; 2022 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 105 over Draw in Liberty County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6,327 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 105

CrossesDraw

Location1.8 MI SE of FM 2518

RouteState Highway 105

CountyLiberty County

StateTexas

Coordinates30.31365, -94.92134

Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	6 Satisfactory	Structural 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

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 spans3

Design loadHS 20

Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)

Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)

Deck width0 ft (0 m)

Roadway width0 ft (0 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,327 (2022)

Projected traffic7,010 by 2033

Trucks18%

Lanes on structure3

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemYes

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 105 over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 105 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 105 over Draw carry?

About 6,327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 105 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.