US Bridges

SH 21 over Draw

Fair

Madison County, Texas · 4.2 MI E of FM 1428 · Structure no. 171540011705057

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,633
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 21 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21 over Draw in Madison County, Texas. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 99 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 5,633 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,886 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 21
CrossesDraw
Location4.2 MI E of FM 1428
RouteState Highway 21
CountyMadison County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.00683, -95.77616
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,633 (2021)
Projected traffic7,886 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 21 over Draw built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SH 21 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 21 over Draw carry?

About 5,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 21 over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SH 21 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.