US Bridges

SH 105 over Draw

Fair

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.25 MI SE of Lp 336 · Structure no. 121700033803090

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,940
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 105 over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 105 over Draw in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 78 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 26,940 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,647 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 105
CrossesDraw
Location0.25 MI SE of Lp 336
RouteState Highway 105
StateTexas
Coordinates30.32403, -95.49242
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,940 (2023)
Projected traffic50,647 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 105 over Draw carry?

About 26,940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 105 over Draw?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 105 over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.