US Bridges

SH 261 over Draw

Good

Llano County, Texas · 7.50 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 141500054701003

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,199
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 261 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 261 over Draw in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,199 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,502 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 261
CrossesDraw
Location7.50 MI N of SH 29
RouteState Highway 261
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.82504, -98.47351
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,199 (2020)
Projected traffic2,502 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 261 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 261 over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 261 over Draw carry?

About 1,199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 261 over Draw?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 261 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.