US Bridges

SH 29 over Draw

Good

Menard County, Texas · 0.41 MI E of RM 1311 · Structure no. 071640039601008

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
834
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 29 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 29 over Draw in Menard County, Texas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 834 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 940 by 2033. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesSH 29
CrossesDraw
Location0.41 MI E of RM 1311
RouteState Highway 29
StateTexas
Coordinates30.86902, -99.48744
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic834 (2022)
Projected traffic940 by 2033
Trucks10%
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 29 over Draw built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is SH 29 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 29 over Draw carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 29 over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 29 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.